Dr. Frank Johannes Plate is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at UPMC specializing in hip and knee replacements. With an M. D. from Heidelberg University and a Ph. D. from Wake Forest, his expertise includes treating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on rapid patient recovery.
He specializes in muscle-sparing anterior approach hip replacements, which often allow for same-day patient discharge.
Frank Johannes Plate
Assistant Professor at UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Anterior Hip Replacement
Performs primary total hip replacements using a muscle-sparing anterior approach, which allows for rapid patient recovery and same-day discharge.
Arthritis Treatment
His clinical focus involves treating patients suffering from conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and avascular necrosis.
Orthopaedic Research
His background as an MD-PhD and numerous publications show a strong focus on advancing orthopaedic medicine through dedicated research.
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Work History
7-2021
Assistant Professor at UPMC
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident at Wake Forest Baptist Health
Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Heidelberg University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Wake Forest University Graduate School
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Location : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Level : Junior
Designation : Assistant Professor at UPMC
