Orthopaedic Surgeons

• M. Russell Leslie, MD
• James D'Antonio, MD
• Michael Miller, MD
• Gary Smith, MD
• Michael Casey, MD
• Jon Levy, MD
• Michael Rytel, MD
• Jeffrey Mulholland, MD
• Stephen Thomas, MD
• Oriente DiTano, MD
• Dana Mears, MD
• Thomas Kramer, MD
• Nicholas Kubik, MD
• Anthony Watson, MD
• Derek Thomas, MD
• Stephen Hribar, MD

Primary Care Sports Medicine

• Phyllis Montellese, MD
• Matthew Fisher, MD

Michael Rytel, MD

Dr. Rytel is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

After residency he spent one year serving a combined sports medicine fellowship in Richmond, Virginia and Pittsburgh. He joined Oakland Orthopaedic Associates in 1996.

While in Chicago, Dr. Rytel worked with the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. He has continued his connection with professional sports, serving as a team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1996-2000.

"I enjoy the opportunity to work with athletes from various sports, helping them to speed their recovery and return to full function," says Dr. Rytel.

He's been appointed medical director for the Sports Medicine Program at the Allegheny University Medical Center, Allegheny Valley, and he serves as a preceptor for the Sports Medicine fellows at UPMC-Shadyside.

When not practicing medicine, he's cycling, running, hiking, playing tennis, skiing or weight training. Being an avid sportsman himself, Dr. Rytel pays close attention to improving functionality in two of the most common problems facing athletes: shoulder instability and knee ligament injuries.

A native of Milwaukee, Dr. Rytel now calls Squirrel Hill his home.