Education

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

The Allegheny General Hospital Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship is a one-year program, from August 1 through July 31, and accepts up to two fellows per year. Under the direction of Daniel T. Altman, MD, and Gregory T. Altman, M.D., they work with the resident on the service and almost exclusively with the traumatologists on staff. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists encompasses specialists from orthopaedic trauma, plastic surgery, neuromuscular surgery, vascular surgery and radiology. We offer sophisticated diagnostic and treatment options for traumatic injuries to the musculoskeletal system.

Our surgeons treat mild to severe forms of orthopaedic trauma involving the pelvis, hip, acetabulum, and upper and lower extremities, as well as ligament and tendon tears, joint dislocations and soft tissue injuries. They also concentrate on the effective treatment of complications resulting from orthopaedic trauma–non-union fractures, crushed bone, multiple orthopaedic traumas, osteomyelitis and serious bone defects. In addition, specialists provide skeletal realignment and stabilization and post-traumatic reconstruction.

There is additional trauma experience with other attending faculty members through Joint Reconstruction and General Orthopaedics. The fellows also participate in the department's Morbidity and Mortality Conference each month and help with the daily Fracture Conference, as well as the monthly Trauma Conference.

Program name: Allegheny General Hospital Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
Contact & title: Chris Pilarski
Contact’s phone: 412-359-4212
Contact’s e-mail: cpilarsk@wpahs.org
Address: 1307 Federal St, 2nd floor, Pittsburgh PA 15212
Hospital/Facility: Allegheny General Hospital
Program telephone: 412-359-4212
Contact fax: 412-359-6265
Slots available: 1
Program directors: Daniel T. Altman, MD and Gregory T. Altman, MD
Program director e-mail: daltman@wpahs.org or galtman@wpahs.org
Other faculty: Jeffrey J. Sewecke, DO; Julius H. Huebner, MD; Alan H. Klein, MD
Stipend: $70,000
Benefits: Yes
Fellowship duration (months): 12
Start date: Aug 1
End date: July 31
ACGME accredited: No
Application deadline: December 1

Trauma Alumni