Brian Puskas, M.D.
Specializing in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery
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About Dr. Brian Puskas
Dr. Puskas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder & upper arm surgery.
Dr. Puskas is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to ROC.
Read more about Dr. Puskas' past experience and expertise
Dr. Puskas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder & upper arm surgery.
Dr. Puskas completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University and received his medical degree at Pennsylvania State University Hershey College of Medicine. Afterward, he completed both his internship and orthopedic residency programs at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. While at Boston University, he also completed his Sports Medicine fellowship. Dr. Puskas completed an additional Shoulder and Elbow surgery fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Puskas’ favorite activities include running, cycling, hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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Speciality Services
Adult Joint Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Elbow, Hand, & Wrist
Shoulder Conditions and Procedures
Conditions Treated
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Instability
- Strains/Sprains
- Dislocation
- Frozen Shoulder
- Fractures
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Labral Tear
- AC Joint Sprain
Procedures Performed
- Shoulder Replacement
- Arthritis Surgery
- Instability Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Labral Repair
- AC Joint Repair/Reconstruction
- Bone Spur Removal
- Calcium Deposit Removal
Hand, Wrist and Elbow Conditions and Procedures
Conditions Treated
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain's Tendinosis
- Dupuytren's Disease
- Ganglion Cysts
- Tendinitis
- Tendon Injuries
- Biceps Rupture
- Elbow Stiffness
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Fractures
- Dislocations
Procedures Performed
- Arthroscopy
- Biceps Tendon Repair
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Tendon Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair/Reconstruction
- Nerve Repair/Reconstruction
- Fracture Fixation
- Small Joint Anthroplasty
- Dupuytren Contracture Release
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Education
Undergraduate Degree
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Medical Degree
Pennsylvania State University Hershey College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Training
Internship and Orthopedic Residence
Boston University
Boston, MA
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
AANA, North Pacific Orthopaedic Society
Western Orthopaedic Association
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ROC Insights
A Look Into Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery
By definition, Arthroscopy means "to look within the joint." The arthroscope consists of a light system and camera that projects images of the surgical site onto a computer screen for your surgeon to clearly view. Read on to learn more about shoulder anatomy, conditions that require treatment, and what to expect after your...
How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Dislocated Shoulder?
Most dislocations cause such extreme shoulder pain that there’s no doubt you need immediate medical care. But you can also have a partial dislocation with minor tissue damage and tolerable pain — an injury that also needs prompt treatment even though you may be...