Meet Our Staff
Joseph F. Hakas, M.D. | Dr. Gary Hieronimus
 Dr. Vincent C. Gross |  Dr. Jeremy Succop  | Dr. Michael Savko

Joseph F. Hakas, M.D. Joseph F. Hakas, M.D.

CURRENT APPOINTMENTS & POSITIONS:
Medical Director
Scott Medical Health Center 1999- Present
Active Attending Staff
UPMC South Side Hospital 1958 — Present
Chairman
South Hills Branch, Allegheny County Medical Society 1997 — Present

PAST APPOINTMENTS & POSITIONS:
Medical Director,
Hakas Family Practice
UPMC South Side Hospital
(Ambulatory Care Dept.)
Chairman,
Family Practice Dept.
South Side Hospital
Plant Physician,
J & L Steel Occupational Medicine Dept.
Chairman,
Membership Committee
Allegheny County Medical Society
Chairman,
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
UPMC South Side Hospital
Chairman,
Utilization Committee
UPMC South Side Hospital
Board Member,
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Practice
Allegheny County Medical Society

EDUCATION:
Internship & Residency 1957 - 1958
Columbia Hospital
Forbes Health System
Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Degree 1957
University of Pittsburgh
Medical School
Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate 1953
Pre-Medical
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
 
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
Board Certified 1971
American Board of Family Practice
Medical Physician and Surgeon License
1958 - Present
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Certificate Number MD-026161-L

AFFILIATIONS:

Fellow American Academy Family Practice
American Medical Association
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Practice
Allegheny County Medical Society

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Our Director, Dr. Gary HieronimusOur Director - Dr. Gary Hieronimus
Dr. Gary Hieronimus completed his undergraduate studies at Allegheny Community College in Pittsburgh, PA and Palmer Junior College in Davenport, Iowa. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1969.

Dr. Hieronimus constantly strives to improve and update his knowledge in the field of Chiropractic and related studies. He is always strengthening his understanding of diagnosis and treatment of spine and joint disorders by reading research and attending post-graduate seminars.

Dr. Hieronimus' love of chiropractic and genuine concern for others are two qualities that impress those who know him well.  He is a Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor and a Certified Applied Clinical Nutritionist.  He currently resides in Coraopolis with his wife and daughter.

 


Dr. Vincent C. Gross

Dr. Vincent C. Gross received his B.S. and Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 2000. His education included study abroad in Fiji. Dr. Gross studied such varied methods as Lumbar Flexion Distraction, Active and Passive Physiotherapy, Advanced Thompson Drop Technique and Sacral Occipital Technique. Dr. Gross is also active in the Armed Forces.

He served in the U.S. Navy and continues to contribute his skills as a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve. Dr. Gross’s wide-ranging background enhances our principle of total patient care. We value the expertise Dr. Gross brings to Scott Medical Center.

 


Dr. Jeremy Succop

Dr. Jeremy Succop received his Undergraduate Degree from West Virginia University.  He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College in 2004.  In 2001 he completed his Bachelor of Science at Excelsior College.  Dr. Succop is certified in Pediatric Adjustments, and Activator Technique. 

Recently Dr. Succop has completed training in the Neurologic Relief Centers Technique which is a non invasive treatment for neurologic conditions such as: fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, reflex sympathetic distrophy, trigeminal neuralgia, migraine headaches, failed surgery, rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr Jeremy Succop is dedicated to improving the quality of peoples lives, and helping as many people as he can.  He cares about the well-being of people, and strives to help people become healthy.    Dr. Succop’s wide-ranging background enhances our principle of total patient care. We value the expertise Dr. Succop brings to Scott Medical Center.

 


Dr. Michael Savko

Dr. Michael Savko attended West Virginia University and is a 1998 graduate of New York College of Chiropractic, where he also became a Certified Chiropractic Sport Physician specializing in sports related adjustment and injuries. Dr. Savko has been in private practice since 1999. He is also licensed to perform veterinarian chiropractic, one of the few licensed here in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Savko is the director of our Neurologic Relief Center he treats similar conditions as Dr. Succop, but also post stroke, Parkinsons, neurological rehabilitation and other debilitating neurological conditions.

Dr. Savko has also been featured on local television, KDKA NEWS at 5 as well as in local newspapers and feature articles regarding his work in Sports related Chiropractic and Animal adjustments.