Mount Nittany Health Provider
Brian A. Spencer, DO
Accepting New Patients- Accepting Telehealth Appointments
Brian A. Spencer, DO
About Me
Brian Spencer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacements, specialty shoulder care and sports-related injuries. He is an expert in modern joint replacement surgery, including robotic-assisted total knee replacement and anterior approach total hip replacement surgery. Dr. Spencer is also experienced in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques involving the shoulder as well shoulder replacement surgery.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State in 2000, then returned to his hometown of Philadelphia to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He completed his orthopedic residency at York Hospital, followed by a fellowship in joint replacement and sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Spencer has been practicing at Mount Nittany Health since 2011. Outside of work, Dr. Spencer enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Male
English
Credentials
Medical Education
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA
Internship/Residency
Memorial Hospital - York, PA
Fellowship
Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Treatment and Conditions
Treatments
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy - Meniscus Repairs
- Shoulder Arthroscopy - Rotator Cuff Tear
- Ulnar Nerve Release
- Surgical Fracture Repair
- Carpal Tunnel Repair
- Trigger Finger Release
Conditions Treated
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
4.9
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- October 1, 2025
Very pleased with my visit. I would and have already recommended this facility
- October 1, 2025
Very pleased with Dr. Spencer- how the exam went and detail with explanations and expectations.
- September 30, 2025
Highest praise for the surgeon. I am thankful to have such an excellent physician.
- September 27, 2025
Always professional, and answers any questions I might have !