Skip to main content
Adolph Yates Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

AdolphJYatesJr.MDFAAOS, FAOA

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Professor and Vice Chair Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery UPMC Shadyside Hosptal

Join to view full profile

Dr. Yates is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
  • Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
  • Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Yates' full profile

Already have an account?

Education & Training

  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineAdult Reconstruction, 2000 - 2001
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1987
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Surgery, 1984 - 1985
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1984
  • Harvard
    HarvardBA, Economics, Cum Laude, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1992 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2004 - 2024
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2000 - 2003
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1989 - 1995
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Acheivement Award American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgery, 2011, 2013-2018
  • AAHKS Presidential Award American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 2017
  • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Elite Reviewer Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2017
  • Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Intense Strength Training Does Not Ease Knee Pain, Study Finds
    Intense Strength Training Does Not Ease Knee Pain, Study FindsFebruary 19th, 2021

Committees

  • Member, Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Physician Guideline Development Group, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Adolph Yates, Dr. Adolph Yates, MD, Dr. A Yates, Dr. Adolph J Yates