Alexander Spiess, MD | Trafford, PA | Hand Surgeon

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Alexander M. Spiess, MD, is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he is the Division Chief of Hand Surgery. He is Program Director of the Department of Plastic Surgery Hand Surgery Fellowship, and Co-Director of the UPMC Center for Nerve Disorder.

accepting new patients
4.5

26 Ratings
26 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
8 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Male

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4.5

26 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

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Dr. Speiss was so awesome. He fit in a 4 hour wrist surgery on a perilunate dislocation emergency surgery at the last minute & my son was able to go back to college the next day & felt 100% better!!! We feel he is the best doctor ever!!! Thank u, doctor??

March 28th, 2019

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Had my wrist operated on by Dr Spiess and he was very arrogant. The surgery was scheduled to be outpatient and I was hospitalized for three days due to his hack job. I would not recommend this doctor.

March 13th, 2018

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He is a horrible doctor I would not send a dog to him. He operated on my wrist and before surgery he explained everything to my wife and I but when I woke up after surgery I had four incisions and was supposed to have only two. It was supposed to be outpatient surgery and I was hospitalized for four days. I was in the most pain of my life because he failed to give me a nerve block that had been planned. He then left me in a splint that was way too tight. I lost all feeling in my fingers. He had very bad bed side manners he was very disrespectful and non compassionate. I'm still not able to return to work and the recovery time has now been doubled.

December 31st, 2013

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Dr. Spiess is a great surgeon. He repaired my broken wrist and in 90 days I have almost 100% recovery of movement and function. He is everything a doctor should be.

January 25th, 2013

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Dr. Spiess is a great surgeon who patiently explained my options in regard to the decision to have surgery and provided excellent follow-up after surgery. i am very grateful to him for all he did for me.

October 31st, 2012

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I LOVE DR. SPIESS BECAUSE HE IS VERY GOOD AND CARING DOCTOR. I AM TRYING TO FIND HIM NOW BECAUSE HE DID SURGERY ON MY HAND (BOTOX) AND I NEED IT AGAIN, MY HAND IS IN WORSIER SHAPE NOW THAN IT WAS BEFORE. OTHER DORCTORS WON'T DO THE SURGERY LIKE HE DID IT. HE IS A FINE DOCTOR AND I AM PROUD TO HEAR THAT HE WON AN AWARD LAST YEAR DECEMBER....WAY TO GO DOC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 4th, 2012

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Dr. Spiess did ulnar nerve surgery and carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand. Excellent recovery. Excellent surgeon. Now scheduling carpal tunnel for my left hand. Wouldn't have anyone else do it!

September 21st, 2011

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Fell off a ladder, had to have an elbow rebuilt. Dr. Spies has done an incredible job in treating me from the time I was flown into the tram center to the time I was able to go back to work.

June 13th, 2011

Alexander Spiess

101 Orchard Drive Suite 201Trafford, PA 15085

Tel: (412) 648-8976

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Alexander Spiess, MD	Dr. Kristin Gallagher	Dr. Ashley Nicole Franczyk	Dr. Kevin John Ziegler
Hand Surgery	Other	Other	Other
Accepts New Patients
4.5 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Trafford , PA	Monroeville , PA	Clairton , PA	Pittsburgh , PA
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Alexander Spiess holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Alexander Spiess' NPI number is 1245255447.

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