Summary

Dr. Frank Plate specializes in orthopedic surgery, bringing 16 years of experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg in Germany and completed residency training at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Plate also holds a PhD, reflecting their commitment to advanced medical knowledge. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Plate maintains affiliations with several prestigious medical centers, including Duke University Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, Wake Forest Baptist Health Davie Medical Center, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Montefiore. They practice in Pittsburgh and Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Their expertise includes treating osteoarthritis and managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Plate incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques into patient care to promote healing and recovery.

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Quick Facts

  • 16 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Frank Johannes Plate, MD, PhD has 2 locations

Frank Johannes Plate, MD, PhD

5200 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Frank Johannes Plate, MD, PhD

600 Oxford DrMonroeville, PA 15146

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Dr. Frank Johannes Plate, MD, PhDDr. Chris Hoedt, MDDr. Justin James Hicks, MDDr. Steven Joseph Magister, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
16 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PAGreenville , NCPittsburgh , PACleveland , OH
Med School: Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Frank Johannes Plate, MD, PhD

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Frank Johannes Plate, MD, PhD has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Frank Johannes Plate, MD, PhD has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine (orthopedic Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Medical School

Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet HeidelbergGraduated in 2010

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Which hospitals is Dr. Frank Plate, MD, PhD affiliated with?
Dr. Frank Plate, MD, PhD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Upmc Shadyside, Wake Forest Baptist Health Davie Medical Center, Upmc Presbyterian, and Upmc Montefiore.

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