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Dr. Richard Wawrose, MD

Dr. Richard Wawrose, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*

Dr. Richard Wawrose, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Emory University Hospital and UPMC Mercy.

4 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 4 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

3471 5th Ave Ste 1010 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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At a Glance

  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Wawrose's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wawrose

4.0
3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
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2 star
33%
33%
1 star
0%
0%

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Amazing
I’ve been dealing with chronic back pain for years. Every doctor seemed eager to cut me open and offer an insane surgery. However, Dr. Wawrose was confident we could conservatively manage this, and told me to avoid a fusion. I can happily say my back pain is almost entirely gone, I could not be more pleased with my experience
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 08, 2025
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Saved my life
I broke my neck and was nearly paralyzed. Dr. Wawrose rushed me to surgery and has been there for me every step of the way as I have recovered
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 05, 2025
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There are better options
Dr. could not help with my chronic back pain issue despite recommending me to do months of treatment and nothing has helped. I felt tossed around from specialist to specialist and a huge waste of time. I felt as if the doctor was not taking my health seriously.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 19, 2025
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Wawrose, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Emory University Hospital and UPMC Mercy.
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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Locations

Practice

University of Pittsburgh Physicians3471 5th Ave Ste 1010 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Practice

Office3600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Rd NE
    Atlanta, GA 30322
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Mercy

    1400 Locust St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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