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Craig S. Mauro

Dr. Mauro graduated from Cornell University and from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine with honors. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a specialization in sports medicine, shoulder surgery and hip arthroscopy. He has multiple publications on hip arthroscopy, shoulder and elbow reconstruction and knee injuries. He has been named one of Pittsburgh's "Best Doctors" and serves as a team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dr. Joseph Mettenburg

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Dr. Joseph Mettenburg M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board certified in diagnostic radiology with a subspecialty certification in neuroradiology. He maintains a robust clinical practice and engages in neuroradiology research with the support of numerous collaborative NIH grants. He has published a number of original scientific papers and has been an invited lecturer on the national stage. He has received the resident and division teaching award, and has been named one of Pittsburgh's "Best Doctors". Dr. Mettenburg teaches and serves as a mentor to Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Doctoral Candidates.

Dr. Karim Salem

Job Titles:
  • Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Karim Salem is a board certified vascular surgeon with a robust clinical practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Cincinnati for his undergraduate education and graduated with honors. He then matriculated to the University of Cincinnati where he obtained his medical degree. He trained as an integrated vascular surgery resident at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and graduated in 2020. Dr. Salem is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and serves as the site chief at UPMC Northwest.

Eric Hager

Dr. Hager graduated from Boston College with honors and Jefferson Medical College where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He is currently board certified in both general surgery and vascular surgery and has an active clinical practice where he treats the full spectrum of vascular pathologies. He has won numerous teaching awards and is actively involved in both medical student and resident education. He has well over 50 publications and has been an invited speaker on both national and international stages.

Rishi Maheshwary

Dr. Maheshwary is a board certified radiologist practicing at Allegheny Health Network. He obtained his MD from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology from Allegheny General Hospital. He completed a fellowship in abdominal imaging from the University of Michigan in 2010. He serves as the director of informatics and was the director of quality for several years. He is actively involved in medical student and resident teaching and recruitment.