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Laura C Wiegand, MD

4.8

(155 reviews)

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Pittsburgh Bone Joint and Spine

*Primary Location
Jefferson Medical Arts Building
1200 Brooks Ln
Suite G20
Clairton, PA 15025
Tel: 412.267.5040
Fax: 412.384.3505

Cool Springs Sports Complex
3001 Cool Springs Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Tel: 412.267.5040
Fax: 412.384.3505

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Wiegand specializes in sports medicine, specifically shoulders and knees.

After graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University in Boston with an undergraduate degree in cognitive neuroscience, Dr. Wiegand earned her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Dr. Wiegand gained additional expertise during her sports medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She served as assistant team physician to the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and New England Revolution professional sports teams and as head team physician at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts.

Dr. Wiegand has medical privileges at Jefferson Hospital and the Outpatient Surgery Center at Bethel Park Health + Wellness Pavilion.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL)

Biceps Tear and Pain

Cartilage Defects and Surgery

Collateral Ligament Tears (LCL/MCL)

Joint Injections

Knee Meniscus Tear

Knee Pain and Surgery

Knee Reconstruction

Knee and/or Shoulder Arthritis

Knee and/or Shoulder Arthroscopy

Ligament Reconstruction

Patella Dislocation

Patella Dislocation ＆ Instability

Rotator Cuff Tear and Surgery

Shoulder Dislocation, Labral Tear or Instability

Shoulder Fracture

Shoulder Pain, Tear and Surgery

Shoulder Separation (AC)

Throwing Injuries

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Harvard University

Board

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.8

(155 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.7

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.8

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.8

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

June 15, 2020

I would and have recommended Dr Wiegand to others.

June 07, 2020

Well pleased.

May 19, 2020

I have recommended Dr. Weigand to two of my closest friends.

May 17, 2020

The doctor explained how she was doing the procedure. And what to expect after for my discharge.

April 28, 2020

Dr Weigand has proven to be efficient, knowlegeable and very professional.

April 27, 2020

Professional and caring

April 08, 2020

Dr. Weigand is very easy to understand and very knowledgeable about the issues. She is great [...].

February 17, 2020

I've already recommended her to friends.

February 17, 2020

A very good Dr.

February 04, 2020

Dr. Wiegand is an EXCELLENT doctor...!! she has been treating me for over a year with a complex problem. I never feel rushed and everything is always explained in detail and she takes the time to listen to my concerns.

January 12, 2020

good

December 13, 2019

Not very talkative. Little time spent. [...].

November 17, 2019

I do recommend Dr. Wiegand!

November 04, 2019

I like that she offers a solution but also tells you what will be done if it doesn't work. always a backup plan.

October 31, 2019

I needed some additional records for insurance purposes. The doctor [...] or more than ready with everything that I needed and had no problem printing them out for me to take with me

October 21, 2019

Dr. Weigand is an Exceptional orthopedic doctor. I never feel rushed or talked over or pushed in a certain direction. She is an excellent communicator and always gives choices.

October 13, 2019

great experience

October 12, 2019

good experience

September 16, 2019

the patient was my [...] daughter. I felt the doctor was clear enough for my daughter to understand, directed questions to my daughter and to me as the backup. I appreciated this.