Christopher W. Urbanek, DO
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- Sports and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound
- Regenerative Medicine
- Orthobiologics of the Spine and Extremities
Languages spoken
- English
Affiliated with
About
Philosophy of care
My goal as a physician is to provide you with current, evidence-based diagnosis and treatment. The physician-patient relationship is a partnership with a focus on patient autonomy and respect. Patient education allows each individual to make well-informed decisions regarding optimal care.
Why I entered medicine
Prior to medicine, I worked as an athletic trainer, caring for individuals with a variety of activity levels and musculoskeletal conditions. During that time, I had a team physician, an expert in sports medicine, who saw great potential in me and strongly encouraged me to consider a career in medicine, saying it would allow me to care for my patients with greater depth and skill. That and my passion for learning motivated me to enroll in medical school.
Community involvement
I have enjoyed being the team physician for multiple schools and sports teams, from middle school to professional. This has been an important area of community outreach supporting sport and recreational activity.
Personal interests
As a former ultra-marathon runner I still enjoy trail and road running. I also have a green thumb for vegetable gardening and often cook healthy meals using home-grown produce. My wife and I enjoy hiking and walking with our dog and are looking forward to getting back into skiing.
Education
Medical Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., 2013
Training
Residency 2016
UPMC-St. Margaret, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Fellowship 2021
UPMC-St. Margaret, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Fellowship 2022
Centeno-Schultz Clinic, Unknown
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Publications & Clinical Trials
334 Main Street
Dickson City, PA 18519-1668
United States
1120 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640-3781
United States
Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Acute Sports Related Back Pain
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Disorders
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Tendon Injury
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Arthritis
- Athletic Pubalgia
- Back and Neck Pain
- Basal Joint Arthritis
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Acute Sports Related Back Pain
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Adolescent Sports Injuries
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Disorders
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Tendon Injury
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Arthritis
- Athletic Pubalgia
- Back and Neck Pain
- Basal Joint Arthritis
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Bilateral Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Bone Spur
- Bones and Joints
- Broken Arm
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcific Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dislocations
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Injury
- Epicondylitis
- Flatfoot
- Foot Conditions
- Foot and Ankle Disorders
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Fracture
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gluteal Injury
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Hand Injuries
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Heel Pain
- Heel Spur
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
- Injuries
- Joint Pain
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Injury
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Meniscus Tear
- Myalgia (Muscle Pain)
- Neuralgia (Nerve Pain)
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Pediatric Sports Injuries
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
- Rotator Cuff Disorders
- Running Injury
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Injury
- Spine Osteoarthritis
- Sports Medicine Injuries
- Sports Related Injury
- Sprains and Strains
- Stress Fractures
- Tendonitis (Achilles Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, Trigger Finger, De Quervain's)
- Upper Extremity Injuries
Services Offered
- Arm Steroid Injection
- Bursa Injection
- Cervical Spine Injection
- Closed Reduction And Manipulation
- Cortisone Injection
- Dislocations
- Elbow Injection
- Elbow Steroid Injection
- Facet Injection
- Hand, Wrist and Elbow Care
- Hip Joint Injection
- Hyaluronic Acid Injection
- Injection of Tendon
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Drainage
- Arm Steroid Injection
- Bursa Injection
- Cervical Spine Injection
- Closed Reduction And Manipulation
- Cortisone Injection
- Dislocations
- Elbow Injection
- Elbow Steroid Injection
- Facet Injection
- Hand, Wrist and Elbow Care
- Hip Joint Injection
- Hyaluronic Acid Injection
- Injection of Tendon
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Knee Injection
- Knee Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Spine Injection
- Lumbosacral Spine Injection With Imaging Guidance
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Non Surgical Arthritis Treatment
- Non Surgical Fracture Care
- Non Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis
- Orthopedic Injuries Treatment
- Orthopedic Stem Cell Injection
- Orthopedic Stem Cell Injection In the Knee
- Orthopedic Stem Cell Injection In the Shoulder
- Orthopedic Stem Cell Regeneration
- Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Injection
- Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Injection of the Hip
- Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Injection of the Knee
- Platelet Rich Plasma (Prp) Injection of the Shoulder
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injection (Prp) of the Elbow
- Shoulder Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Spine Injection
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine of the Foot
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Physical Exam
- Stem Cell Treatment For Joint Disease
- Steroid Injection
- Subtalar Steroid Injection
- Tenotomy
- Thoracic Spine Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Injection of Three Or More Muscles
- Wrist Steroid Injection
- Head, Neck and Spine Care
- Joint Condition Treatment
- Musculoskeletal
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Onsite Services
- Pain Management
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