Orthopedics: Cervical and Lumbar Stenosis, Spinal Cancer, Scoliosis, Disorders and Deformities of the Spine
Pittsburgh, PA
Most recent review: Sep 26, 2025
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4.8
769 Ratings
260 Comments
Dr. Petraglia is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, performing the most advanced procedures to treat cervical and lumbar stenosis, scoliosis, spinal cancer and other disorders and deformities of the spine.
Dr. Petraglia is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, performing the most advanced procedures to treat cervical and lumbar stenosis, scoliosis, spinal cancer and other disorders and deformities of the spine.
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Dr Petraglia was very kind, thorough and straightforward. He helped me organize my thoughts, step-by-step to move forward. My husband and I both liked that he looked us straight in the eyes.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Kind, efficient, and straightforward.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Caring, attentive, and knowledgeable. Puts you at ease. Have recommended him to many friends.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I can't say enough about him. Anyone who is looking for an excellent doctor he is the one. He preformed 2 surgery on my back. Doing everything I did before. Anyone having back problems he can help. I know some people are afraid of back problems & refuse to trust a doctor. Please call this practice.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Good doctor.
Good listener.
Good man.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The doctor was personable, pleasant, informative, knowledgeable and engaged. He was patient and attentive to answering my questions and concerns.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I feel Dr. Petraglia is a very competent doctor and listens to his patients and their concerns without making them feel rushed. Very knowledgeable and kind and his staff is great also..
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Petraglia took his to explain what he thought were the best options for my condition. Answered all my questions and did not rush.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Prompt , caring great explanation of problems and solutions
(3 months ago)
Jul-2025
Did not feel rushed at all. He takes his time to listen to you and is very attentive to your concerns before diagnosing or recommending treatment.
(6 months ago)
Apr-2025
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South Hills Orthopaedic Surgery
2000 Oxford Drive Suite 211, 2nd Floor Bethel Park, PA 15102
Dr. Carmen Petraglia has come home to Pittsburgh, and that is very good news for the people of the South Hills.
Dr. Petraglia is an exceptionally skilled orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, performing the most advanced procedures to treat cervical and lumbar stenosis, scoliosis, spinal cancer and other disorders and deformities of the spine. He joined South Hills Orthopaedic Surgery Associates on August 1, 2014 and is a member of the Medical Services staff of St. Clair Hospital.
Dr. Petraglia greatly appreciates the challenges and rewards of his specialty, and looks forward to offering his clinical and surgical expertise to help patients suffering with the pain and disability of spine problems. “Performing spinal surgery is satisfying. There is so much innovation in the field, with many different approaches to treatment. Advances such as minimally invasive surgery enable us to do precise procedures through minimal incisions, and make recovery easier for patients. Because of advances in diagnostic technology, we are better able to identify the sources of back pain and to avoid unnecessary surgery.”
The Bloomfield native, who has a graduate degree in biology from Duquesne University in addition to his master’s of science degree, began his professional career at Duquesne, where he piloted the program in stem cell research. In 2003, he decided that he wanted to be a physician and enrolled in medical school at Temple University, graduating in 2007. He then completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore and a spine surgery fellowship at Shock Trauma Hospital of the University of Maryland, which is the world’s leading trauma center. There, Dr. Petraglia gained experience in treating severe spinal injuries, often the result of motor vehicle accidents.
Most back problems can be treated with non-surgical options, Dr. Petraglia says. “Most of the time, people with back pain do not need surgery. But you should never ignore back pain, especially if it is severe enough to disrupt sleep or is accompanied by weight loss, fatigue or loss of appetite.”
Dr. Petraglia lives in the south hills with his wife, Holly, and their three children.
Dr Petraglia was very kind, thorough and straightforward. He helped me organize my thoughts, step-by-step to move forward. My husband and I both liked that he looked us straight in the eyes.
Kind, efficient, and straightforward.
Caring, attentive, and knowledgeable. Puts you at ease. Have recommended him to many friends.
I can't say enough about him. Anyone who is looking for an excellent doctor he is the one. He preformed 2 surgery on my back. Doing everything I did before. Anyone having back problems he can help. I know some people are afraid of back problems & refuse to trust a doctor. Please call this practice.
Good doctor. Good listener. Good man.
The doctor was personable, pleasant, informative, knowledgeable and engaged. He was patient and attentive to answering my questions and concerns.
I feel Dr. Petraglia is a very competent doctor and listens to his patients and their concerns without making them feel rushed. Very knowledgeable and kind and his staff is great also..
Dr. Petraglia took his to explain what he thought were the best options for my condition. Answered all my questions and did not rush.
Prompt , caring great explanation of problems and solutions
Did not feel rushed at all. He takes his time to listen to you and is very attentive to your concerns before diagnosing or recommending treatment.