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Frank Johannes Plate, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC East

Frank JohannesPlateMDPhD

Orthopaedic Surgery Pittsburgh, PA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Professor Director, Adult Reconstruction Research

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Summary

  • I am a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. I treat patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, or traumatic osteoarthritis.
    I perform primary total hip replacements using a muscle-sparing anterior approach for rapid patient recovery and same day discharge.
    I perform robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacements.
    I have published research in partial and total joint replacement in multiple journals, presented research findings during national and international scientific meetings and continue to conduct research to improve outcomes for our patients.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2018 - 2019
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Wake Forest University School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
    Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & SciencesPhD, Neuroscience, 2011 - 2014
  • Ruprecht Karl University Faculty of Medicine
    Ruprecht Karl University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2017 - 2023
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German

Hospital Affiliations