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Dr. Dana Mears, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.9 (45)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
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55 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Dana Mears, MD

Dr. Dana Mears, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 55 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Oxford University Medical School and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Patients rated Dr. Mears an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Mears works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Mears' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates Inc.
    5820 CENTRE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 661-5500
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • UPMC Presbyterian

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Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Knee Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
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    3.9
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    Based on 45 ratings
    Patient Ratings (45)
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    4 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (11)
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    About Dr. Dana Mears, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 55 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1790777290
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Presby-U Pittsburgh
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Oxford University Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Mears has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Mears on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    45 patients have reviewed Dr. Mears. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Mears.

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