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Brian A. Spencer, DO

About Me

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

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 Care

Specific areas of interest and expertise

  • 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
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

4.9

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    August 18, 2024

    Dr. Spencer tells it like it is. He puts things in prospective and affords you the information to make a good decision.

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    August 16, 2024

    I can not say enough about my doctor (Dr. Brian Spenser), his staff, the nurses in the hospital and everyone involved in my care. I was always advised of my choices and was always informed of the process of my surgery.

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    August 15, 2024

    We like Dr. Spencer a lot. He's a good doctor and his name is out there!

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    August 15, 2024

    Even though I no longer live in the area, I may still drive the four hours to stay with Nittany orthopedics If needed.

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    August 14, 2024

    Absolutely well recommended

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    August 11, 2024

    Dr. Spencer and his staff are the best

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    August 9, 2024

    Dr. Spencer and his staff are wonderful, caring and informative.

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    March 4, 2024

    He and I were on the same page