
Mark E. Baratz, MD
Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
- French
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MaleAbout Mark E. Baratz
Mark E. Baratz, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists – UPMC and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is vice chairman of orthopaedic surgery at UPMC and director of the hand and upper extremity fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he also received his medical degree.
Dr. Baratz’s clinical interests include care of high-level athletes; arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand; care of arthritis; care of conditions affecting nerves and blood vessels; and care of pediatric upper-extremity conditions. He is currently a consultant to the Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as other NFL, NBA, and MLB teams.
He has published over 100 articles, chapters, and textbooks, and is an associate editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and the Journal of Hand Surgery. Dr. Baratz has been recognized as one of Pittsburgh’s "Top Docs" by Pittsburgh Magazine since 2004. He has been elected to America’s Top Doctors and America’s Top Orthopedists, as well as received Patients' Choice Compassionate Doctor Recognition.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC
- 95 Leonard Avenue, Suite 202, Washington, PA 15301
- phone: 877-471-0935
- Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC
- 1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, Bethel Park, PA 15102
- phone: 412-748-7444
- Orthopaedic Specialists - UPMC
- 9104 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 5113, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- phone: 877-471-0935
- Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC
- 2310 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- phone: 412-748-7444
Expertise
Education
Allegheny General Hospital
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgerySurgery of the Hand
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
626 ratings, 124 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Baratz is a life saver and one of the best physicians I've ever had provide care to my son.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
Can't say enough good things about the entire team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
Dr. Baratz can not be beat. Best of the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
I would absolutely recommend Dr. Baratz For any friend or family member that may need orthopedic treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr. Baratz Was very thorough and took his time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr. Baratz is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Wonderful practice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Outstanding sense of patient care. Excellent in every respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
My experience was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Doctor Bartaz and PA was Great and explained everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Baratz and his fellow were both great. The fellow was very knowledgeable. As always, Dr. Baratz took the time to consult with me and I did not feel rushed. He made sure he understood all of my issues and I am very happy with the plan moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Doctor Baratz is fantastic and well worth any wait.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Explained what was causing my issue and options/steps to take to correct it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
DR. BARATZ WAS AWESOME. This was my first visit with him, and I wish I would have found him sooner. AWESOME BEDSIDE MANOR.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Doctor was rushed, did not appear to have read history of problem given to PA. Jumped to diagnosis with minimal Information. Well below typical UPMC standard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
I've never experienced such excellent care. Others could lean a lot from Dr. Baratz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
I was very satisfied with the experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Baratz's explanation regarding my arm issues/ treatment seemed thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
I love everyone I've talked to in Dr Baratz's office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Excellent communication about treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Excellent care and concern for patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Doc was very good about explaining procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr. Barartz is an exceptional physician and has superb bedside manner and clinical judgement
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr Baratz and his PA are excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
I would recommend Dr Baratz and his team to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
I recommend this practice to people not even in the UPMC system.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr. Baratz is the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr. Baratz and his PA were both excellent - Dr. Baratz listened to our concerns and was able to recommend surgery that best fit the injury and also my issues with anesthesia- he was so personable and really did not make us feel rushed- it was a wonderful physician contact!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
I love them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Baratz is a compassionate, skilled doctor. It is extremely helpful to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
I've already told people that's the only place I would go and recommend very professional and caring people 100%
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
I absolutely love Dr. Baratz and his entire team. Everyone is so personal, compassionate, understanding and listens to everything you have to say and then some. Wonderful group of people, thankful I found him.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Visits are quick but would like more extensive information on actual injury and options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
We discussed my concerns, discussed options and devised a treatment plan together.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Highly recommend this physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr. Baratz listened to my description and then asked very good questions before arriving at a diagnosis that he explained well. His Fellow, Dr. Ibrahim, was similarly skilled in questions and giving an explanation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Good advise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Highly recommend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
The PA and Dr baratz were respectful of my treatment decisions and we collaborated on a plan of care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
All parties showed much interest and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
This was an excellent experience. I very much appreciate the work of everyone on Dr Baratz' staff. I have already recommended him to a friend who was looking for a hand specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Baratz is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Best doctor interaction I've ever experienced
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr Baratz was excellent, skillful, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Everyone was very good and the entire visit was on time and well done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr Baratz has always been upfront when discussing my medical condition. This condition has lasted 3 years and we have worked together to manage and take the best approach to eliminate the condition. I greatly appreciate his expertise!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
As stated earlier.Dr Baratz is a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
He's an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Dr Baratz is the only surgeon I would ever allow to operate on my hand he is the best, most highly skilled in this entire region!! He is kind an absolutely brilliant in every way!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Dr Baratz is highly engaged with his patients needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Doctor and nurses were great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. Baratz was highly recommended - rightfully so.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
I liked the amount of time that they gave me, they were very explained everything that they did in a way I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Baratz is a very good doctor and I like him very much that's why I've been with him for the last 30 years with my medical needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
I should've went there from the beginning I wish I known about him sooner the only ones that I will allow Treatment to me I would go nowhere Else I would advise everybody to go there best medical team I've seen for years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
All went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr. Baratz's fellow, I didn't catch his name, really listened to me. Dr. Baratz explained things clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
I wouldn't want any other and I will recommend highly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
He was very honest He could of just said surgery but said I'd be fine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
All staff showed concern, attention and were caring about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
I've heard nothing but good about Dr. Baratz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Explained what was happening and why, how it happens, what we can do, and future plans. Very detailed and knowledgeable. I have complete trust in them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Dr. Baratz listened to me even though my tests showed nothing, he believed in me and I was right and what it was is something that could explain other invisible pain I have had for decades. He believed me. I'm so glad to have him as my upper extremities doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
I really like Dr Baratz he has good relationship with the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Dr. Baratz and the assistant were both excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
Very pleased with the service and the care I received while I was there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
All that I've seen over the weeks have represented you well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2024
Dr. Baratz, David the PA, and Donna the nurse were all great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
Chris the DO and especially Dr. Baratz were exceptional. Dr. Baratz is truly a remarkable and most skilled surgeon who is incredibly communicative, lays out situation in a manner that is most understandable to a lay person like myself and does it in a most professional and friendly manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
Dr Baratz and PA David are amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2024
Dr Baratz is spectacular!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
Dr baratz and his PA explained my options and together we developed a plan of care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
I recommend 100%.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2024
I am a refugee from wvu Ortho in Morgantown. The treatment I received at UPMC was 100 times better. Thanks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2024
The doctor is always good with explaining everything in detail and providing options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2023
Between the doctor and the PA they were both friendly accommodating, and answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2023
Very nice doctor. Easy to talk to and talk to you in the level you could understand very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Everything about the visit met my expectations and gave me great relief that I could be helped.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2023
As I was leaving, I looked at Dr. Baratz and the PA and said "Thank you and thank God someone learned how to do this." I very much appreciated the level of care through the entire 6 month process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2023
I received excellent thorough care with advice communicated in a patient reassuring manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2023
Great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2023
All were very understanding and listened to my concerns!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2023
Oh, my questions were answered for my complex problem. No guarantees were clearly stated, I felt very well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2023
Explained treatment options well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
Dr. Baratz is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2023
Dr was the best at relaxing me for the hurtful shot that was coming soon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2023
Everyone was very nice and helpful
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
The office needs to do a better job of not having the patients wait so long in the exam room!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
Both doctors kept me informed of my condition, treatment and my options. They didn't rush me into any decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2023
Totally satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
Excellwnt professional thirough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
Dr. Baratz, was very gentle, caring, & kind (cause of pain) - thorough &:informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2023
I went in thinking nothing could be done (according to previous specialists) Dr and PA provided me with various options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2023
I received wonderful care from Dr. Baratz and his entire staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2023
Wonderful experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2023
Excellent care from Dr. Baratz and he explained outcome and answered all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
I've already referred a friend and she had him do her surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2023
Very clear direction and I left feeling confident of how to better take care of my fracture so as not to worsen my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
Very professional resident and physician. Thorough, knowledgeable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
Dr. Boartz is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2023
He made me feel at ease and used comedy to keep the stress low.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2023
Great experience as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2023
Dr. Baratz is amazing, I had a horrible injury and was scared of the surgery. He and his team eased my anxiety and fixed my arm/elbow. I now have better range of motion than I believed I could have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2023
Love Dr Baratz he is very thorough and skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2023
Visit overall was excellent!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2023
Time with surgeon was very extremely short. My impression was since I was not a candidate for surgery that the doctor was not interested in speaking with me. I had to ask questions to get additional information and options about dealing with my hand pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2023
Excellent dr
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2023
Tip top, no problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2023
Dr. Baratz always makes me feel heard. He's a good listener and always seems to care that I have a positive outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2023
I was very pleased with my overall visit as a first-time patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2023
VERY THOROUGH
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2023
The concern for my son's condition, the explanations of what we were going to do next, the communication were absolutely top notch. Would recommend Dr. Baratz over and over again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2023
I've told a lot of people about the care I've received
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2023
I think the doctor was well qualified. Spent less than 5 minutes with me. The option to repair my finger nail was to use super glue. Paid $35 co-pay for that advise. Too soon to tell if super glue works for me.