Mount Nittany Health Provider
4.9
Brian A. Spencer, DO
Accepting New Patients- Accepting Telehealth Appointments
Brian A. Spencer, DO
About Me
Dr. Spencer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who sees patients in need of specialty shoulder care, total joint replacements, and sports related injuries. He is an expert in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques involving the shoulder as well as total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgery. He is also experienced in sports related injuries and fracture care.
After earning his undergraduate from Penn State in 2000, Dr. Spencer returned to his native Philadelphia and received his medical degree from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He then completed an orthopedic residency at York Hospital before spending a year specializing in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at The University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Spencer is a member of several orthopedic organizations including The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Society of Sports Medicine, and Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society. He received the Philadelphia Sports Medicine Research Award in 2011 and continues to be involved with orthopedic and shoulder research with his colleagues.
Dr. Spencer was an All-American boxer for Penn State and enjoys giving back to the Penn State Boxing Team as the ringside physician for all their bouts.
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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- June 13, 2025
Dr. Spencer shows great concern for my questions. He explains everything to me so that I can understand it. He is very caring and professional. I would and have highly recommended him to others.
- June 12, 2025
Dr. Spencer is a world class physician and surgeon.
- June 11, 2025
I was nervous and kept interrupting but Dr. Spencer was extremely patient with me.
- June 6, 2025
Dr. Spencer is both an excellent and talented surgeon and a compassionate health care provider