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Dr. William Donaldson III, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. William Donaldson III, MD
4.7 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. William Donaldson III, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. William Donaldson III, MD
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Dr. William Donaldson III, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. William Donaldson III, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Dr. Donaldson III graduated from Rush University. Dr. William Donaldson III, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Donaldson III currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. Dr. Donaldson III has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis and Spine Deformities among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Donaldson III received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Donaldson III's office accepts new patients. Dr. Donaldson III is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spinal Fusion
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Gout
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Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Arthrocentesis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Parnter Network Plans HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Open Access Plus
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select

Locations

  1. 1 University of Pittsburgh Physicians
    3471 5th Ave Ste 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 687-3900
  2. 2 Office
    8000 Cranberry Springs Dr, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 720-3000
  3. 3 UPMC Presbyterian
    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 586-9819

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Jul 12, 2021
Dr. Donaldson performed spinal surgery back a few years ago and I have been in great shape ever since. Going over 10 miles per day running and walking and no problems. I have highly recommended him to a number of friends who have been very successful with him also.
Vincent Merlot — Jul 12, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush University
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Donaldson III, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Donaldson III's profile.

Dr. Donaldson III frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis and Spine Deformities. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Donaldson III, MD is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless.

Yes, Dr. William Donaldson III, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA