Welcome Richard Mitchell, MD, MS

Penn Highlands Healthcare welcomes double board-certified orthopedic surgeon Richard Mitchell, MD, MS, to its medical staff.

Dr. Mitchell joins the team at Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, located at 800 Plaza Drive, Suite 400, in Rostraver Township; and 625 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 107, in North Charleroi.

He focuses on shoulder and rotator cuff repairs, offering comprehensive care for athletes and active individuals, including injury prevention, minimally invasive treatments, and advanced surgical solutions to help patients return to peak performance.

Dr. Mitchell earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine, in New Orleans, LA and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.

He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and completed a subspecialty certificate in orthopedic sports medicine, both through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Prior to joining Penn Highlands, Dr. Mitchell practiced at St. Clair Medical Group.

To learn more about orthopedics and sports medicine at Penn Highlands Healthcare, visit www.phhealthcare.org/orthopedics.