Robert L. Waltrip MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon, Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers; Clinical Instructor, University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopedic Surgery
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9104 Babcock BlvdSte 2120Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Summary
- Robert Waltrip, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Pittsburgh, PA, with subspecialties in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. He completed his fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at American Sports Medicine Institute (St Vincent's) and his orthopaedic surgery residency at UPMC Medical Education, post graduating from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Currently, he serves as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Waltrip has clinical expertise in treating conditions such as shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease/tears, complex shoulder arthritis, shoulder instability, shoulder labral tears, proximal humerus fractures, clavicle fractures, distal biceps tears, ACL tears, and meniscal tears. He has contributing publications to The American Journal of Sports Medicine and The Orthopedic Clinics of North America.
Education & Training
American Sports Medicine Institute (St Vincent's)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2001 - 2002
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2001
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
TX State Medical License 2007 - 2022
CO State Medical License 2008 - 2021
CT State Medical License 2006 - 2020
AL State Medical License 2001 - 2019
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 123 citationsRotator Cuff Repair A Biomechanical Comparison of Three TechniquesRobert L. Waltrip, Nigel Zheng, Jeffrey R. Dugas, James R. Andrews
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2003-07-01 - 124 citationsClinicopathologic features and treatment of osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma in children and adolescents.Frank J. Frassica, Robert L. Waltrip, Paul D. Sponseller, Loralie D. Ma, Edward F. McCarthy
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 1996-07-01
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