Melissa L McLane, DO

About Dr. Melissa L. McLane:

Dr. Melissa L. McLane is a highly esteemed orthopaedic specialist and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC. With a robust background in sports medicine, she serves as the assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Penguins and head team physician for Carlow University and LaRoche University Athletics.

Educational Background:

- Undergraduate: Bachelor's degree in Biology from Saint Vincent College

- Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine

- Residency: Emergency Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh

- Fellowship: Sports Medicine at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, Utah

Professional Experience:

Dr. McLane has over a decade of practice in Utah, where she was the assistant fellowship director for Utah Valley Sports Medicine and served as team physician for Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University.

Special Interests:

- General Sports Medicine

- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

- Biologics/Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

- Pediatric Sports Medicine

- Acute Injuries and Fracture Care

Patient Experience:

Dr. McLane is renowned for her thoroughness, attentiveness, and excellent communication skills. Patients have consistently praised her for being clear in explaining treatment plans, attentive during recovery processes, and highly involved in their care. She is noted for her compassionate approach, always taking the time to listen and provide multiple treatment options to keep patients active and healthy.

Patient Testimonials:

- "Dr. McLane is the absolute best professional. She always takes time to listen and explain."

- "Extremely thorough and attentive. She was clear in communicating treatment plans and expectations."

- "She exceeded all my expectations, which were high to start with!"

- "She is simply the best doctor I have ever seen. Our family has been patients for over 10 years."

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