St. Clair Medical Group – Plastic Surgery

Edward J. Ruane, Jr., M.D. earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Ruane completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the top-ranked programs in the country, where he was elected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident for the Department of Plastic Surgery. He maintains an academic appointment in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Plastic Surgery as a Clinical Professor and is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ruane has also been listed as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons in 2021 by Newsweek.

Autumn Groscost has been a Physician Associate (previously known as Physician Assistant) since 2011- after graduating from Chatham University with a Master’s in PA studies. She completed her undergraduate degrees at the University of Pittsburgh.

She has spent the majority of her career in the field of Plastic Surgery. Her expertise has been primarily with patients seeking consultation for breast reconstruction after mastectomy and over 10 years of experience with cosmetic patients seeking both surgical and non-surgical intervention. She is certified in the art of injectables- both neuromodulators and dermal fillers. 

Autumn is active in the academic community and has a passion for teaching advanced practice students and advocating for continuing education opportunities for practicing advanced practice providers.