Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Welcome New Faculty!

Please join us in welcoming our new faculty – Tyler Petersen, DO, and Kate Steklachich, DPM

Tyler Petersen, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Trauma Surgery

Dr. Tyler Petersen joined the department as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Trauma Surgery.

Dr. Petersen earned his osteopathic medical degree at the Western University of the Health Sciences in 2017.  He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in June 2022 and recently completed fellowship training in trauma surgery at UPMC. 

Dr. Petersen will see patients at the Kaufmann Medical Building. 

Welcome to the faculty, Dr. Petersen!

Kate Steklachich, DPM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Podiatry

Dr. Kate Steklachich joined the department as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Podiatry effective August 1, 2023.

Dr. Steklachich earned her podiatric medical degree at Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 2008.  She completed residency training in foot and ankle surgery at UPMC in 2011 as well as a IMSC sports medicine fellowship in 2014.  She previously practiced as a podiatrist at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Steklachich will see patients at UPMC Outpatient Center at Westgate Plaza, UPMC Horizon, and UPMC Jameson.

Welcome to the faculty, Dr. Steklachich!