
Brad E. Dicianno, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
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MaleAbout 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.

Pronouns
He/Him/His
Leadership Title
Medical Director, UPMC Center for Assistive Technology
Director, UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic
Academic Title
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower 3010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-647-1310
- UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic
- 1622 Locust Street, Floor 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- phone: 412-232-8901
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationInsurance
- 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
4.8 out of 5
41 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr.Dicianno is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr. Dicianno spent time with me and addressed all of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/15/2023
Outstanding Performance
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2023
Again, the staff here is amazing at what they do! I really feel like a patient and not just a number.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2023
Great