Experience is a major gauge of surgical excellence. The orthopedic surgeons practicing at Mount Nittany Medical Center are not only highly skilled, but also highly experienced.
Performing the third-highest volume of orthopedic surgeries in the state, more than a dozen board-certified orthopedic surgeons bring a proven track record and a wealth of individual experience to the medical staff.
These orthopedic surgeons are committed to the region; many of them have spend more than 15 years practicing at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Long-term surgeons mean consistent surgical teams: registered nurses and surgical technicians who, through years of working side by side, are better able to understand and anticipate the needs of each surgeon in order to deliver the best possible patient care.
Brian A. Spencer, DO
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.
Medical Education | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
Internship/Residency | Memorial Hospital, York, PA |
| Fellowship | Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA |
