Richard L. McGough, III, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and orthopaedic traumatology fellowship at Brown University. He also completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, remaining there as a surgical oncology research fellow. Dr. McGough is currently a professor of orthopaedic surgery with a dual appointment in the Division of Surgical Oncology. He serves as chief of musculoskeletal oncology at UPMC. Dr. McGough has been active with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, the Connective Tissue Oncology Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has published widely in orthopaedic oncology, and maintains an extremely active lecturing schedule both nationally and internationally. Dr. McGough specializes in musculoskeletal tumor surgery, including tumors of the pelvis, megaprosthetic reconstruction, limb salvage, and other sarcoma surgery. Dr. McGough pioneered the “BrachyVAC” treatment for superficial malignancies, and performs both clinical and research work developing this procedure. Dr. McGough's primary research interest is osseointegration prostheses for amputees, and he performed the first upper extremity osseointegration procedure in the United States. He serves as an extramural committee member for the Department of Defense's Osseointegration Program, and is actively pursuing the development of this technology for the American population. He has been named one of Pittsburgh's “Top Docs” by Best Doctor's Inc. in Pittsburgh Magazine, a UPMC “ACE,” and has been the recipient of the University of Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Residency's “Golden Apple” award in recognition of his teaching. Dr. Mcgough is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Kurt R. Weiss, MD, began his affiliation with the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1994 when he performed basic science research in the Ferguson Laboratory as an undergraduate student. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and spent an additional year in the Ferguson Laboratory before matriculating to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

James Bradley is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bradley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

Loukia Papatheodorou, MD, is a graduate of the University of Thessaly Medical School in Biopolis, Larissa, Greece. She completed residencies at the University of Thessaly and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. She speaks English, Greek, and French. Dr. Papatheodorou is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Greece-European Union. She specializes in the treatment of hand surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow conditions, rotator cuff tears, wrist and elbow fractures, shoulder conditions and arthroscopic surgery and sees patients at locations in Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Monroeville. Dr. Papatheodorou is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

A.J. Yates, Jr., MD, is a graduate of Harvard College, and completed his doctor of medicine, internship, and residency at Johns Hopkins. He is associate professor and vice chairman for quality management within the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He serves as chief of orthopaedics at UPMC Shadyside, where he specializes in hip and knee replacement as well as knee arthroscopy. Dr. Yates is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, in which he is chairman of the EBM committee. Dr. Yates is currently serving on the Surgical Committee for the National Quality Forum, as well as CMS technical expert panels. He serves on MEDCAC and previously served on the Device panel for the FDA. He has helped AAOS prepare several national clinical guidelines and appropriate use criteria. His research interests include interventions for osteoarthritis, patient-derived outcomes, and developing techniques for promoting the safest and best long-term outcomes in joint replacement. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Yates is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Anthony Digioia is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Digioia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Lisa Ercolano is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ercolano is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Hip Replacement.

Ryan Ridenour is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridenour has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Kohler Disease.

Eric Evans is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Lawrence Crossett is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Crossett is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Osteonecrosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Joon Yung Lee, MD, specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Lee graduated summa cum laude from University of California, Berkeley, and obtained his medical degree from Yale Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UPMC and his fellowship in spine surgery at the Rothman Institute-Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Lee performs spinal surgery using standard techniques and cutting-edge surgical technologies including minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and microsurgical decompression. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Mark Fye is an Orthopedics provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fye is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Fye is currently accepting new patients.

Ken Urish, MD, PhD, is fellowship-trained in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery. He completed his fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and was an instructor at Harvard Medical School. As associate medical director at the Bone and Joint Center at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, his practice focuses on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. He has extensive experience with minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, and managing complications of failed or painful hip and knee replacements. Dr. Urish is director of the Arthritis and Arthroplasty Design Group. Funded by the National Institute of Health, the group's focus is on early arthritis prevention and optimizing joint replacement outcomes. He has published more than 50 articles, book chapters, and abstracts. Dr. Urish is actively involved in medical student, engineering graduate student, and resident education. He is considered an expert on implant infection, corrosion, and optimizing joint replacement outcomes in the active adult. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Urish graduated with honors from Penn State University with a degree in chemical engineering and completed medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, both under full scholarship. Dr. Urish received his doctorate in bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh where his research focused on using adult stem cells for regenerative medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Penn State University. He holds additional appointments with the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering and Carnegie Mellon University Department of Biomedical Engineering. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Urish is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Vincent J. Silvaggio, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery and a fellowship in spine surgery at UPMC. Dr. Silvaggio is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of several professional and scientific societies including the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in spine surgery. Dr. Silvaggio currently serves as chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and chief of surgical services at UPMC St. Margaret. He also serves as clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Silvaggio was recently named by Best Doctor’s Inc. to the 2016 “Best Doctors” list in Pittsburgh Magazine. He and his partners at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC were recently acknowledged among Pittsburgh’s “Best Doctors” in 2016. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Silvaggio is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Michael J. O’Malley is an orthopaedic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine and completed a residency at UPMC and fellowship at Rothman Institute. He also is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. O'malley is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Lordosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Kaufmann, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Mechanical Engineering. After working as a design engineer for two years, he attended Temple University School of Medicine and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital. He received specialized training in elbow and upper extremity surgery at the Philadelphia Hand Center at Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Kaufmann has published more than 30 articles, book chapters, and textbooks. He regularly presents his clinical and research findings at national meetings. Dr. Kaufmann is the primary upper extremity surgeon for the University of Pittsburgh and the Duquesne University athletic programs. He is also part of the medical team that treats the Pittsburgh Penguins. He specializes in the care of athletes and active adults, and has extensive experience with arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the elbow, wrist, and hand. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Kaufmann is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Ganglion Cyst, and Bone Graft.

Anton Plakseychuk, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Kazan State Medical University in Russia. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency and a joint reconstruction fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Plakseychuk also trained in surgical navigation, robotics, and computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. He is fellowship-trained in hip arthroscopy by M. Philippon, world-renowned hip arthroscopy pioneer. Dr. Plakseychuk also trained and worked with Prof. G. Ilizarov, founder of the eponymous revolutionary limb-lengthening procedure, and has 25 years of clinical and research experience in limb lengthening and correction of skeletal deformities. Dr. Plakseychuk provides comprehensive care for patients with hip and knee disorders. He is an expert in minimally invasive direct anterior total hip arthroplasty and in the treatment of avascular necrosis. Dr. Plakseychuk is an experienced hip resurfacing surgeon and has performed over 600 surgeries. Dr. Plakseychuk has over 100 publications and over 30 patents in the field of orthopaedics. He currently sees patients at The Bone and Joint Center at Magee- Womens Hospital of UPMC. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Plakseychuk is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Charles Burke is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burke is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, and Concussion. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

Richard A. Wawrose, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at UPMC, followed by a spine surgery fellowship at Emory University Spine Center. Dr. Wawrose is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Diskitis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Edward J. McClain, III, MD, is a graduate of West Virginia University. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UPMC, as well as a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Indiana University. He is board- certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. McClain is a member of several professional and scientific organizations, including the Society for Arthritic Joint Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in total joint surgery, MIS surgery, arthroscopy, revision joint surgery, and general orthopaedics. Dr. McClain currently serves as medical director of Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC and as clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. McClain and his partners at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC were also recently acknowledged among Pittsburgh’s “Best Doctors” in 2016. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Mcclain is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Joseph Kromka, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at UPMC, followed by a joint preservation, resurfacing, and replacement fellowship at Washington University. Dr. Kromka is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

Fred P. Heidenreich, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Washington University in St. Louis and his pediatric orthopaedic fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis. Dr. Heidenreich is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He takes special interest in sports medicine, knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery, as well as arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee including rotator cuff surgery and ACL reconstruction. Dr. Heidenreich has served as team physician for Valley High School for several years and currently serves as clinical instructor of orthopaedic surgery for the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Heidenreich is a member of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Heidenreich and his partners at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates-UPMC were recently acknowledged among Pittsburgh’s “Best Doctors” in 2016 by Best Doctors Inc. in Pittsburgh Magazine. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Heidenreich is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Invertebral Disc Disease, Acute Pain, and Hip Replacement.

Stella Lee is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Myxoid Liposarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Fibrosarcoma, and Hip Replacement.

Mark Goodman is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goodman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Liposarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Victor Prisk is an Orthopedics provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prisk is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.