UPMC Team

MaCalus V. Hogan, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon
MaCalus V. hogan, MD, is the Vice Chairman of Education and Residency Program Director for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in foot and ankle surgery with a focus on sports injuries. He is currently the director of the UPMC Foot and Ankle Injury Research (F.A.I.R) Group and co-director of the Musculoskeletal Growth and Regeneration Lab.

Dr. Hogan completed his fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where he worked with the New York Ballet Company and American Ballet Theatre. Dr. Hogan currently serves as consultant for the athletic departments at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Robert Morris University and Duquesne University. He also serves as the assistant team physician for Point Park University and the Conservatory of Performing Arts.

Kelley A. Anderson, DO

Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

Kelley A. Anderson, DO, is a board-certified primary care sports medicine physician and medical advisor for the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Dr. Anderson graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency, as well as her fellowship in sports medicine, at UPMC.

Dr. Anderson is a team physician from Carnegie Mellon University athletics and is in charge of the Elite Runner’s medical tent at the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. She provides medical coverage for the annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic and is the medical director for the annual Pittsburgh Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She also provides care for club gymnastics teams throughout the Pittsburgh area.

Brittany Gibson, MS, LAT, ATC

Athletic Trainer
Brittany received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from California University of Pennsylvania. As a student, she studied at Broadway Dance Center in New York City, Point Park University, and CLO, and won many dance competitions and scholarships. Before joining PBT in July, 2017, Brittany served as athletic trainer for Penn Hills High School. She also serves as a floating athletic trainer for UPMC and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Brittany has a master’s degree in exercise science and is also certified EMT, personal trainer, group fitness instructor and performance enhancement specialist.

Catherine C. Hagan Vargo, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS

Senior Physical Therapist

Catherine C. Hagan Vargo completed her bachelor’s degree in biology and health sciences and her doctorate in physical therapy from Duquesne University. She is a board-certified specialist in orthopaedics and sports medicine physical therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Catherine has an extensive personal history with dance, having been a dancer herself in a wide variety of styles and techniques. Professionally, she has worked closely with dancers at PBT, Point Park University and community dance programs. She provides on-site care in addition to show coverage for PBT dancers.

Danielle Hildebrand, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS

Physical Therapist

Mike Dibiasi, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD

Sports Dietician