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Dr. Richard Salib, MD

Dr. Richard Salib, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Salib, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities Abbott Northwestern Hospital and North Memorial Health-Maple Grove Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

15700 37th Ave N Ste 150 Minneapolis, MN 55446

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Dr. Salib's Reviews

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4.0
24 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Lost my very active life.
Salib fused my S1L5 in my first surgery and after 6 weeks everything came loose according to Salib. He indicated a second surgery was necessary S1 L5L4 After the second surgery I was in a plastic brace for 6 months. Very restrictive but I used it as required. All has been down hill. My very active life went away 31 yrs ago. No thanks to Salib. In my mind he is a hack and would and I never ever refer him
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 09, 2025
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I highly recommend Dr. Salib. I am 20 years post op from S1L5-L5L4 anterior/posterior fusion with bone graphs & caging. 4 years later he removed my hardware due to me taking 3 bad falls on ice and breaking the head of one of my screws. Dr. Salib explained everything on my level & didn't sugar coat anything. I had 2 annular severed disc's. He gave me different options along with the success rates & his opinion, needless to say, even though odds were against me I chose to spend the next 18 months trying band aid procedures trying to avoid the fusion. He was right from the start when he said they would only buy me time and that fusion would be my best chance. I thank him every day for giving me my life back. 20 years & still going strong without having to have any more levels done. He is the BEST!! Tami Granmo Puposky, Mn.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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tami lynn granmo – Dec 09, 2019
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I highly recommend Dr. Salib for spinal issues . He has performed three surgeries on me from 2003 to 2018 . I have recovered extremely well from each surgery . He thoroughly explains each step of the process and recovery . I credit him with “giving me my life back three times “ ! I feel fortunate that our paths crossed when I really needed an expert to help . Many patients aren’t that lucky depending on which Doctor they entrust their care to . I have complete trust in his abilities !
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Paula in Brainerd, MN – Nov 29, 2018
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Many lumber fusions performed by Richard Salib, MD. Kyphosis was built into the spine instead of lordosis. Leaving me with severe lifetime pain and permanently disabled. The fusions needed to be removed and redone by a super sub-specialist neurosurgeon who specializes in correcting other surgeons (failed surgeries) and sever cases. The corrections required an additional 5 surgeries and years of my life. This happened from the 1989 - 2003 Be forewarned.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Mary in Minneapolis, MN – Jul 02, 2016
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Dr. Richard Salib, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities Abbott Northwestern...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Spine Physiatry

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  • Sw Mich Area Health Ed Center

    Residency Hospital, 1977

  • Bronson Meth Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Summit Orthopedics LTD.15700 37th Ave N Ste 150 Minneapolis, MN 55446
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(952) 814-6600
Summit Orthopedics LTD.710 Commerce Dr Ste 200 Saint Paul, MN 55125
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(651) 968-5201
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