3 Best Orthopedics in Pittsburgh, PA

“Dr. Jocelyn R. Idema is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon in Pittsburgh. She graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Jocelyn is the founder of Steel City Spine and Orthopedic Center. She has expertise in the growing field of minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Jocelyn specializes in using innovative technologies to ensure stabilization and motion preservation for spinal surgery patients. Her goal is to improve the movement and function of every patient’s spine while maintaining the highest standards of care in both surgical and nonsurgical spine interventions. Dr. Jocelyn develops a treatment plan that is specifically designed to meet your goals. Her practice is also available in McKees Rocks, PA, and Washington, PA.”

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“Dr. Joon Y. Lee is one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Joon completed his fellowship in spine surgery at the Rothman Institute-Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He performs spinal surgery using standard techniques and the latest cutting-edge surgical technologies. These include minimally invasive disc replacement, spine surgery, and microsurgical decompression. For some spinal issues, these new techniques may allow faster recovery and eliminate the need for spinal fusion. Dr. Lee is actively involved in research at the National Institutes of Health, Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, and Yale Medical School Research Laboratories. He has authored numerous articles and lectured on several topics, including cervical disc herniation, cervical disc replacement, cervical myelopathy, lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar disc replacement, spine trauma, spinal fusion, microsurgical decompression, and non-fusion-technologies.”

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“Dr. Carl T Hasselman is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Carl specializes in foot and ankle conditions. He has a high success rate in one of the latest procedures, a partial-toe replacement. Dr. Carl and his friendly staff are committed to providing the highest level of quality patient care. He serves as Oakmont’s Medical Director for Disaster Preparedness and is an active member of the American Legion. He also lectures other medical professionals across the country on the latest foot and ankle technologies each month.”

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