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Brad E. Dicianno

Brad E. Dicianno, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

LGBTQIA+ Affirming
4.7 of 5 stars43 ratings, 7 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Brad E. Dicianno

Brad Dicianno, MD, is a physiatrist and bioengineer and is certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, and Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He also is a Professor, Endowed Research Chair, and Assistant Dean for Medical Student Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC.
Dr. Dicianno’s clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and improve the delivery of health care and community-based services. He is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Clinician Task Force.
View the full list of Dr. Dicianno’s publications on PubMed

LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.

This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

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Pronouns

He/Him/His

Leadership Title

Medical Director, UPMC Center for Assistive Technology

Director, UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic

Academic Title

Professor

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    • 1622 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
      • 3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower 3010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
      • UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic
        • 1622 Locust Street, Floor 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

        Expertise

        Education

        University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

        Residency

        University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

        Medical Education

        Board Certifications

        Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

        American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

        Insurance

        Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
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        • UPMC for Life
        • UPMC for You
        • UPMC Health Plan
        • Aetna
        • Amerihealth Caritas
        • Caresource
        • Cigna
        • Gateway
        • Health America
        • Health America / Advantra
        • Highmark
        • Humana
        • Independent Health
        • Medical Mutual of OH
        • Medicare
        • Non-PA Medical Assistance
        • PA Health And Wellness
        • PA Medical Assitance
        • Palmetto
        • The Health Plan
        • Tricare
        • Unison
        • United Healthcare
        • Veterans Choice

        Ratings & Reviews

        4.7 out of 5

        43 ratings, 7 reviews

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        Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
        Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
        Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
        Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
        Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
        Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/13/2025

          I could not be more thankful for every single person I met that day and for all of the guidance, help, and acceptance into their clinic.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/21/2025

          One of the few doctors/teams that haven't had to Google my medical stuff to try to help me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/21/2025

          Dr Dicentano is exceptional in demonstrating his care for my problem. Has gone above and beyond to help me get through my concern

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/22/2024

          Dr.Dicianno is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/21/2024

          Dr. Dicianno spent time with me and addressed all of my concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/26/2024

          Dr. Dicianno is truly the best Spina Bifida Clinic doctor. Any patient of his is absolutely in great hands when he is leading the way in terms of how his patients health concerns will be resolved

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/15/2023

          Outstanding Performance