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Kristin Buterbaugh, M.D.
The Hand & Shoulder Center
Orthopedics
Aliquippa, PA
5.0
692 Ratings
317 Comments
Dr. Kristin L. Buterbaugh is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, from shoulder to fingertips, in adults and children. She is trained in arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand along with microvascular surgery.
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5.0
692 Ratings
317 Comments
Dr. Kristin L. Buterbaugh is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, from shoulder to fingertips, in adults and children. She is trained in arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand along with microvascular surgery.
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Dr. Kristin L. Buterbaugh is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, from shoulder to fingertips, in adults and children. She is trained in arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand along with microvascular surgery. Dr. Buterbaugh works with each of her patients to develop a collaborative treatment plan to address their individual goals.
Dr. Buterbaugh was born in Pittsburgh and grew up in the North Hills. She completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in American Studies. Following college, she was awarded a Gates Cambridge scholarship by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and earned an MPhil in the History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University in England, graduating with Distinction. She attended the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY where she graduated with honors. During her time in medical school, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Gold humanism award.
Dr. Buterbaugh completed her Orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. During her residency, she participated in multiple research projects, presented at national meetings, and served as the administrative chief resident. Additionally, she traveled to the Dominican Republic to serve as a medical volunteer in orthopaedic surgery. Following residency, she completed fellowship training at the famed Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, where she pursued additional training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery under the mentorship of Dr. William B. Kleinman, Dr. Tom Fischer, and Dr. Jeffrey Greenberg.
Dr. Buterbaugh specializes in peripheral nerve surgery, arthritis surgery, traumatic conditions, and upper extremity reconstruction. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants in Pittsburgh, and cheering on the Steelers.
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Dr Buterbaugh was friendly . She explained everything to me about my shoulder issues. Gave me options for treatment and listened to my concerns . All of the office staff is friendly and helpful.
Love this office and Dr Kristen is caring and compassionate! She knows EXACTLY where the problem and pain is and I always feel better after I see her. I have referred lots of people who have any hand, arm or shoulder pain to her! A million thanks Dr K!!!!!!
I received two cortisone shots. Before administering those, Kristen discussed future options and plans. She meticulously located the best injection sites and injected them without any pain for me. Kristen is thorough, personal, and professional.
Good listener
Dr. Buterbaugh is very thorough and explains everything to you. She is very pleasant. She will answer all your questions.
Amazing doctor. She takes the time to listen and make you feel comfortable. Her staff are amazing too.
She is very professional and thorough and super friendly! My shoulder surgery and recovery went way easier than I expected. I highly recommend her!
I have been Extremely pleased with Dr. K Buterbaugh. Dr. Buterbaugh and her staff have been excellent and beyond helpful and wonderful throughout my entire surgical process. I would highly recommend her and her team.
Dr Butterbaugh is excellent. She went into detail explaining everything and everything that will be done. She’s the best.
She is a great doctor. I’m very happy with the surgery that I had on my shoulder reverse shoulder replacement. I would recommend her to anyone.