Dr. Anthony Mustovich

Dr. Anthony Mustovich's journey to becoming a distinguished orthopedic surgeon is deeply rooted in his blue-collar western Pennsylvania upbringing. Growing up working with his father as a contractor, he developed a passion for working with his hands, which naturally led him to the field of orthopedics. "As an orthopedic surgeon, I enjoy getting my patients back to doing things they enjoy, restoring their function, reducing their pain, and overall improving quality of life,” he says, emphasizing the immediate positive impact he has on their lives. His previous tenure as an orthopedic surgeon at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, AK, and later as an army flight surgeon, was marked by treating sports-related injuries and maintaining the health of pilots. This experience instilled in him a deep respect for the resilience and dedication of soldiers, shaping his approach to patient care. In his civilian practice, Dr. Mustovich encounters various orthopedic issues, with sports-related injuries, hip, knee, and shoulder arthritis, and broken bones being the most common. He tailors treatment plans to each patient's unique needs, drawing from his background in osteopathic medicine, which emphasizes treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Mustovich is particularly excited about advancements in orthobiologics, AI, and robotics, and he continually seeks ways to incorporate these technologies into his practice. "These are all tools that I use and incorporate into my practice, but also I'm always looking for ways to add new advancements and technologies to always deliver state-of-the-art and world-class care," he says. He also highlights significant strides in non-narcotic pain management, allowing for quicker recoveries. "Now, with the kind of multimodal pain control regimens that we have, we're able to get our patients out on the same day after surgery."