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Brian A. Spencer, DO

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Brian A. Spencer, DO

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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

Credentials

Medical Education
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA

Internship/Residency
Memorial Hospital - York, PA

Fellowship
Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, PA


Treatment and Care

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

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

Reviews

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    October 1, 2025

    Very pleased with my visit. I would and have already recommended this facility

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    October 1, 2025

    Very pleased with Dr. Spencer- how the exam went and detail with explanations and expectations.

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    September 27, 2025

    Always professional, and answers any questions I might have !

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    September 24, 2025

    My husband and I think very highly of Dr. Spencer we would recommend him to other people. He is very efficient.

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    September 20, 2025

    I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH ALL THE STAFF HERE. FROM THE FRIENDLY FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST TO THE NURSE TO THE DOCTOR. DOCTOR SPENCER WAS RECCOMMENDED TO ME BY A FORMER KNEE REPLACEMENT PATIENT OF HIS. HE HAS EXCELLENT REVIEWS ONLINE AND HE PROVED TO BE EVEN BETTER IN PERSON M

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    September 18, 2025

    All staff understood my concerns and needs.

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    September 14, 2025

    Dr. Spencer is an excellent surgeon and my surgeries and recovery time was excellent.

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    September 11, 2025

    Dr. Spencer seem to be genuinely concerned about my wellbeing and provided me with options so that he and I could make a decision on how to move forward.

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    September 10, 2025

    Dr. Spencer is very professional and included me in our treatment plan.

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    September 4, 2025

    Love Matt! He is fantastic and really cares about my health and wellbeing.

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    September 4, 2025

    Dr. Spencer is great! No concern. He addressed all of my questions

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    September 4, 2025

    Dr., Spenser is the best; explained and supportive of my treatment goals!

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    September 3, 2025

    Dr. Was sooo sympathetic and caring.

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    August 29, 2025

    Complete knee replacement wonderful.

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    August 20, 2025

    I saw Dr. Spencer he is excellent and everyone that has ever been seen by his has said that. Kind, polite and respectful and knowledgeable.

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    August 19, 2025

    Excellent medical care!

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    August 14, 2025

    Dr. Brian Spencer, was very professional, pleasant and very appropriately to the point and gave an excellent explanation of the procedure and what to expect and what other options I might have.

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    August 7, 2025

    Doctor Spencer is a very awesome Doctor. Very professional. It's very easy to talk with.

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    July 30, 2025

    Surgery is very concerning, as a patient. Dr. Spencer put me at ease and was very supportive .

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    August 9, 2025

    Great Doctor! I would highly recomend!