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Carmen Petraglia, M.D.
South Hills Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, P.C.
Orthopedics: Cervical and Lumbar Stenosis, Spinal Cancer, Scoliosis, Disorders and Deformities of the Spine
Pittsburgh, PA
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.
South Hills Orthopaedic Surgery
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.
Examination,explanation of x-rays and surgery were done very well and understandable
I saw Dr. Petraglia for the first time today. He was very professional and eased my mind about my lower back and what was possibly going on.
Dr. Petraglia is genuinely concerned for his patients. He was very willing to go the extra mile if the insurance came back with a first time denial for my very needed surgery
Dr Petraglia always listens to your concerns and questions. I would not desire a better surgeon to look after my care
Dr Petraglia was very pleasant to talk to this morning he explained the results of my x-rays and outline a program that needs to be followed.
I never met a kinder doctor.
You couldn't ask for a more conscientious and excellent bedside manner in any other doctor I think he is personally great and if he can he will help you if he can't he will refer you I believe he's One in a Million
I wish he had gone over the xrays (visible to me) with me, instead of a brief oral summary.
He is the nicest doctor I have ever met He really listen to me and explained what he feels is best for me
Excellent conservative doctor - listened to my concerns and developed a good go-forward plan.