Joint Care - Physicians
The orthopedic surgeons on staff at Washington Health System Washington Hospital are the same highly skilled surgeons you will find at the city and university hospitals. All are board certified in orthopedic surgery and perform hundreds of surgeries each year on the knee, hip, shoulder and lower and upper extremities.
Armando Avolio, M.D.
Advanced Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 225-8657
(800) 828-CAST
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: Hahneman University
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Mark E. Baratz, M.D.
Orthopaedic Specialists UPMC
125 North Franklin Dr.
Washington PA 15301
724-225-6201
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh
Residency: University Health Center of Pittsburgh
Specialty: Hand, Upper Extremity, Orthopaedic
Gregory B. Christiansen, M.D.
Advanced Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(725) 225-8657
(800) 828-CAST
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree: Jefferson Medical College
Residency: Medical College of Ohio
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
John M. Gibbons, M.D.
Advanced Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 225-8657
(800) 828-CAST
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Insall Scott Kelly Institute, New York - Knee Reconstruction & Sports Medicine
Medical Degree:
Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center - New York Orthopaedic Hospital
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Mark L. Lesh, M.D.
Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education:
Ursinus College
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University (Residency)
Virginia Sports Medicine Institute (Fellowship)
Nicholas J. Lowery, DPM
Foot and Ankle Surgery and Podiatry
Board Certification:
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Education:
UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, PA (Fellowship)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA (Residency)
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, OH
Duquesne University, PA
Jeffery M. Matheny, M.D.
Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education:
Colorado College
Pennsylvania State University
St. Luke’s Medical Center (Residency)
Yale Sports Medicine (Fellowship)
Patrick McCulloch, M.D.
Advanced Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 225-8657
(800) 828-CAST
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: UPMC - Hand & Upper Extremity
Medical Degree: West Virginia University
Residency: West Virginia University
Specialty: Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement
Edward D. Poon, M.D.
Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education:
Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
University of North Carolina (Residency)
Rush-Presbyterian – St.Luke’s Medical Center (Fellowship)
Vincent J. Ripepi, D.O.
Advanced Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 225-8657
(800) 828-CAST
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree: University of New England
Residency: Summa Health System / Akron City Hospital
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Michael Scheel, M.D.
Advanced Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 225-8657
(800) 828-CAST
Board Certification: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh
Residency: West Virginia University Department of Orthopaedics
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Christopher C. Schmidt, M.D.
Orthopaedic Specialists UPMC
9104 Babcok Blvd.
Suite 5113
Pittsburgh Pa 15237
412-366-7444
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery,Certificate of Added Qualification - Hand Surgery
Medical Degree: University of Wisconsin
Residency: Indiana University, Indiana Hand Fellowship
Specialty: Shoulder (Joint Replacement / Arthroscopy), Elbow (Joint Replacement/Arthroscopy), Hand
David J. Stapor, M.D.
Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Education:
Bachelor of Science Zoology; Duke University
St.Louis University Medical School
Albany Medical Center (Residency)
Joseph P. Stracci, D.O.
Advanced Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 225-8657
(800) 828-CAST
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medcine
Residency: Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg
Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Steven Theis, M.D.
Steel City Orthopedic Associates
400 Jefferson Avenue
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 228-7811
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Health Center - Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Indiana University Medical Center - General Surgery
Specialty:
Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
Washington Health System Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
95 Leonard Avenue
Building One, Suite 202
Washington , PA 15301
(724) 206-0610
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, McGill University
Medical Degree: McGill University
Residency: McGill University
Specialty: Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
David M. Welker, M.D.
Advanced Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
125 North Franklin Drive
Suite 1
Washington , PA 15301
(725) 225-8657
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree: West Virginia University
Residency: West Virginia University
Specialty: Foot and Ankle Specialist, Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement