Megan E Damazo, PA-C

Stephen Martinkovich, MD, is an expert in anterior total hip replacement, robotic hip and knee replacement, and outpatient joint replacement. His expertise allows him to serve as a referral source for common hip and knee problems, as well as complex and revision joint replacements. A native to the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Martinkovich graduated from North Allegheny High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, before continuing his medical school training at Geisinger Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he served as class president. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital and a fellowship in adult reconstruction at Virginia Tech Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Martinkovich and his team are dedicated to improving techniques that allow for quicker recovery and better patient outcomes. As a collegiate baseball player and still workout enthusiast, Dr. Martinkovich understands the importance of providing his patients the ability to return to the activities they enjoy. Dr. Martinkovich has a passion for medical education and research and has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles regarding evolving practices in hip and knee replacement. In his spare time away from the clinic, education, and research he enjoys outdoor recreational activities around the Pittsburgh area, working out, and spending time with his wife and three children. “My team’s goal on a daily basis is to improve our ability to deliver appropriate, complete, and efficient care to our patients. We aim to improve individualized care plans, innovate surgical techniques and streamline surgical processes in order to continuously improve our ability to care for patients, improve their pain and function, and get them back to doing what they enjoy.”

Dr. Brabender specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He treats most acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder, elbow and hand in adults and children. He has received extensive training in shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopy, upper extremity fracture management, tendon issues, nerve-related problems and microsurgery. Dr. Brabender received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency at Allegheny General Hospital. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in hand and upper extremity surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery. He is member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Brabender has conducted extensive research in his field of hand and upper extremity. He has given numerous presentations to medical audiences at both national and regional conferences. As a native of western Pennsylvania, he is looking forward to sharing his expertise with his patients. He practices at the Human Motion Center and has staffing privileges at Allegheny General, Forbes and West Penn Hospitals. He also performs surgeries at the Monroeville and Peters Township outpatient surgery centers. He is accepting new patients of all ages.

Dr. James T. Redshaw, Jr., MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has extensive experience treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, including Achilles tendinitis or rupture, all sports injuries, ankle arthroscopy, ankle fractures, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, arthroscopic surgery, athletes with sports and throwing injuries, biceps tendon tears/injuries, broken bones (fractures). He also has experience in cartilage restoration and defects, collateral ligament tears (LCL/MCL), femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), football injuries, hip arthroscopy, hip pain, hip sprain, hip flexor injury, hip stress fracture or hip dysplasia (under 50), knee and/or shoulder arthroscopy, labral tears, meniscus tears, minimally invasive surgery, patella dislocation & instability, pediatric orthopedic surgery, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears, and rotator cuff surgery. Dr. Redshaw's commitment to excellence in patient care is evident in his impressive academic and professional background. He graduated valedictorian from Norwin High School in Pittsburgh, PA, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with honors from the University of Notre Dame, where he also played varsity football for three years. He then pursued his medical degree at Harvard Medical School, graduating with honors. Following medical school, Dr. Redshaw returned to Pittsburgh for his orthopaedic surgery residency with Allegheny Health Network. He further honed his skills in sports medicine through a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Redshaw practiced with a private health system in the suburbs of Indianapolis, IN, before returning to Pittsburgh to join Allegheny Health Network, driven by a desire to be closer to family.