Volker Musahl, MD

Volker Musahl, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist

Location:

UPMC Center for Sports Medicine

3200 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, United States

About the Practice:

Dr. Volker Musahl, MD, is a highly esteemed orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He is board certified in both orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. As the medical director of the UPMC Rooney Sports Medicine Complex and the program director of the sports medicine fellowship program, Dr. Musahl holds a prominent role in the field. He is also a professor of bioengineering and orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.

Educational Background and Training:

Dr. Musahl earned his medical degree from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg in Germany. He then moved to the United States, where he completed his residency at UPMC, followed by a fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Musahl is a world-renowned sports surgeon known for performing knee and shoulder surgeries on many international professional football players. He provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages with injuries to the knee, shoulder, and elbow. His research interests include the bioengineering aspects of the knee and shoulder.

Professional Roles and Recognition:

- Medical Director, UPMC Rooney Sports Medicine Complex

- Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program

- Professor of Bioengineering and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh

- Assistant Editor-in-Chief for KSSTA

- Recognized by Best Doctors Inc. on the Best Doctors List in Pittsburgh Magazine

- Co-head Team Physician for the Pitt Varsity Football Team

- Co-director of the Orthopaedic Robotics Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh

Patient Experience:

Dr. Musahl is highly regarded by his patients for his knowledge, kindness, and compassion. Patients have praised his ability to listen attentively, provide thorough explanations, and create a comfortable and non-rushed environment. He is known for his excellent bedside manner and his commitment to ensuring patients understand their treatment plans.

Patient Testimonials:

- "I highly recommend Dr. Musahl to anyone in need of an orthopedic specialist."

- "This experience was vastly different from my previous appointment elsewhere. Everyone here was caring and comprehensive."

- "Dr. Musahl is by far one of the most knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate doctors I've ever met."

- "Dr. Musahl listens to patients and makes thoughtful recommendations without being pushy."

- "The entire staff is professional and competent, making the experience seamless."