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Dr. Gary Cortina, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Gary Cortina, MD
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Dr. Gary Cortina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Erie, PA.
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Dr. Gary Cortina, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Erie, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Gary Cortina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Erie, PA.

About

Dr. Cortina graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1986 and completed a residency at Hamot Medical Center.Dr. Gary Cortina, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Erie, PA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Cortina currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Hamot. At present, Dr. Cortina received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Cortina's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cortina is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Patellar Disorders
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Joint Pain
Patellar Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Patellar Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Osteophyte
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Univera Healthcare
  • United Healthcare
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
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  • Universal American
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
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  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Assurant Health
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  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 UPMC Hamot
    201 State St, Erie, PA 16550
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  2. 2 Office
    300 State St Fl 44, Erie, PA 16507
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4.2
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Dec 15, 2022
I love how he is always on time. No long waiting times at his office. He is an excellent surgeon and very trustworthy. He doesn’t jump right into scheduling surgery. If possible , he exhausts all other less invasive options first. Great experience in his care.
— Dec 15, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hamot Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Cortina, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cortina's profile.

Dr. Gary Cortina, MD is affiliated with UPMC Hamot.

Yes, Dr. Gary Cortina, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Hamot

    201 State St, Erie, PA