Dr. Derrick J. Fluhme, M.D.
Orthopedist
363 Vanadium Rd Pittsburgh PA, 15243About
Dr. Derrick Fluhme is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Bethel Park, PA. Dr. Fluhme specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Fluhme tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1999
GEORGETOWN UNIV SCH OF MED 1999
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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Awards
- Top Doctor Award 2011
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Swelling
Internships
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowships
- Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Derrick J. Fluhme, who serves patients throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Fluhme is an established orthopedic surgeon with over 22 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and joint replacement. Serving patients since 2008, he joined Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Specialists at the beginning of 2021, and is affiliated with Advanced Surgical Hospital, St. Clair Hospital, and Radiance Surgery Center.
Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Specialists provide orthopedic services, orthopedic treatment, and orthopedic surgery at three convenient locations in Greensburg, Pittsburgh, and Warrendale, Pennsylvania.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Fluhme received his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame, and went on to receive his Master of Science degree and medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, followed by his fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic.
An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, which is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Over the years, he served as the Team Physician for multiple local high school sports teams and was also the Team Physician for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Sparks, and Kings.
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
As a testament to his success, Dr. Fluhme has been the recipient of the Top Doctor Award by Pittsburgh Magazine (2022, 2021), Patients' Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010), Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2013, 2012), and Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2020).
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, bodybuilding, ice hockey, football, water and snow skiing, golf, and playing the drums, and guitar.
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