New Chief Named for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC Children's | UPMC Physician Resources

Ozgur Dede, MD, was appointed new chief of the division of pediatric orthopaedic surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Dede is a double fellowship trained, board-certified pediatric orthopaedic and spine surgeon at UPMC Children’s and an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Meet The Researcher - John R. Fowler Jr., MD - Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center | University of Pittsburgh

John R. Fowler, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where he treats both traumatic injuries and congenital hand and arm deformities. He was recently featured in a Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center article to discuss his research interests, breakthroughs in the field, and more.

UPMC Top Doctors List

The Castle Connolly Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Castle Connolly’s peer-to-peer nominations and rigorous research process ensure only the most qualified physicians are included. John R. Fowler, MD, and Michael P. McClincy, MD, were recognized on the 2024 list.

UPMC And PittOrtho Members and Alumni Named Avant-Garde Health Research All-Stars | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery | University of Pittsburgh

This honor is in recognition of the quantity and quality of the Orthopedic Surgery research authored and published by our surgeons. The Healthcare Research All-Star lists are compiled by Avant-garde Health and include only the top 5% of hospitals and surgeons publishing leading-edge research in orthopedic surgery care. John R. Fowler, MD, and Robert Goitz, MD, were recognized on the list.

New Program Developed for Complex Limb Reconstruction

When Amanda McCoy, MD, joined the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in 2021, she brought with her a wealth of experience from years of training in the United States and time spent working in Kenya at a mission hospital. A Pittsburgh native, Dr. McCoy identified a significant gap in local care for children with complex limb deformities and limb length discrepancies. Families in the region faced the challenge of traveling to cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Columbus for treatment, making it difficult for many to access the care their children needed close to home.

To address this, Dr. McCoy has been working to build a dedicated program at UPMC Children’s that not only provides state-of-the-art surgical interventions but also supports families with accessible, equitable care in the region within which they reside.

Tibial Plateau Fracture and Surgical Repair: Corey Patient Story | UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Z. Deniz Olgun, MD, a double-fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon and director of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Program at Children’s, provided care for a tibial plateau fracture.

UPMC Children’s Orthopaedic Urgent Care

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Orthopaedic Urgent Care was designed to meet the growing demand for after-hours care for minor fractures, muscle, and joint conditions. The clinic has continued to grow upon its opening in 2020 and provide expanded access for patients and referring physicians for specialized pediatric orthopaedic care by our fellowship-trained faculty.