Dr. Joel Lopacinski | Dr. Vincent C. Gross | Dr. Kathleen C. Clarkin
EDUCATION: Internship & Residency 1957 - 1958 AFFILIATIONS:
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 an 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 Peadiatric Adjustments, and Activator
Technique. 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. Chong Zhu
Dr. Chong Zhu is a licensed Acupuncturist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
and Physician by the Ministry of Hygiene in China. He received his
undergraduate degree from the Medical School at Hunan Medical University in
China in 1984. He completed his masters in 1987 at the Institute of
Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, at Hunan Medical University in China.
His post-graduate work was also completed at the Institute of
Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine in 1991. Dr. Chong Zhu is a Diplomat in Acupuncture, Diplomat of M.S. in TCM and
a Diplomat of B.D. in Medicine. He belongs to the Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine Alliance, and the Chinese Assembly of integrated Chinese and Western
Medicine. He has received Honorable Mentions on Clinical Research of
"Liver" Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and on Hypertension Research. Dr. Chong has published many journals, articles, and abstracts. They
are as follows: Study on haemorrhelogy for essential hypertension patients with "Xue Yu Zheng",
Analysis of platelet cAMP and cGMP in essential hypertension patients with "Xue
Yu Zeng", Treatment of hypertension with the combined traditional Chinese and
western medicine, Analysis of Sympathetic nervous activity, adrenal and thyroid
functions in the patients with "Liver-Wind-Agitation Zheng", analysis of
nucleotide level of human erythrocytes in patients with "Liver-Fire Exuberance
Syndrome", Inhibitory of NYA on NOS induction in an animal model of cerebral
hemorrhage, the mixed lineage kinase KLK activates p46-sakp and p38-mapk but not
ERK2 via a MEKK1 dependent pathways, Sub cellular Localization of Stress
Activated Protein Kinases 1 Isoforms in Neurons, The Mixed Lineage Kinase DLK
Utilizes MKK7 and Not MKK4 as Substrate, Colning and Characterization of Highly
Polymorphic Mixed dinucleotide Repeat in the HERG Promoter, Identification of
the Functional Domain in the Transcription Factor RTEF-1 Theat mediates
al-Adrenergic Singaling in Hypertropheid Cardiac Myocytes, Human proteins
related to Drosophila vestigial are tissue restricted cofactors of the TEF-1
family of transcription factors., Expression of adenosine receptors in the
preglomerular microcirculation, Alpha2-Adrenocepotrs Potentiate Angiotension
II-and Vasopression-Induced Renal Vasoconstriction in Spontaneously Hypertensive
Rats, and Adenosine Biosynthesis in the Collecting Duct.
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
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
American Medical Association
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Pennsylvania Academy of Family Practice
Allegheny County Medical Society
Our 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.
