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Jan S. Grudziak

Jan S. Grudziak, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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4.4 of 5 stars171 ratings, 35 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Adolescent

Languages

  • English
  • Polish
  • German

Gender

Male

About Jan S. Grudziak

Jan S. Grudziak, MD, PhD, was born and raised in Poland and completed his pre-med and medical graduate school at the K. Marcinkowski University School of Medicine in Poznan, Poland. His special interests included congenital hip and foot deformations, adolescent scoliosis, and adolescent and pediatric sports medicine. In 1991, he finished and defended his doctorate thesis about genetic, demographic, and treatment variables influencing the final treatment outcome of congenital clubfeet.
Dr. Grudziak came to Pittsburgh to participate in research projects at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He repeated his orthopaedic residency at UPMC and completed his pediatric orthopaedic fellowship at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He currently serves as medical director of Children's Sports Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Grudziak contributed to a pioneering surgical approach for the treatment of the dysplastic hip-the Dega transiliac osteotomy. This operative technique has become one of the standard procedures in the treatment of the dysplastic hip. His clinical practice focuses on adolescent and pediatric sports injuries of the knee, ankle, elbow, and shoulder.
View Dr. Grudziak's full list of publications from PubMed.

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Pediatric Orthopaedics in Bridgeville
    • 205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
    • Pediatric Orthopaedics in Lawrenceville
      • 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
      • Pediatric Orthopaedics in Monroeville
        • 4055 Monroeville Boulevard, Building 1, Monroeville, PA 15146
        • Pediatric Orthopaedics in Sewickley
          • 2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143

          Expertise

          Education

          University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          Residency

          University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          Fellowship

          Karola Marcinkowskiego University of Medical Sciences

          Residency

          Karola Marcinkowskiego University of Medical Sciences

          Medical Education

          Board Certifications

          Orthopaedic Surgery

          American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

          Insurance

          Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
          Search plans
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          • UPMC for You
          • UPMC Health Plan
          • Aetna
          • Aetna CHIP
          • 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

          4.4 out of 5

          171 ratings, 35 reviews

          The 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.

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          Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
          Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
          Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
          Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
          Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
          Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
          Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
          Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
          Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
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            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/18/2025

            Good

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/13/2025

            The doctor was absolutely amazing.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/28/2025

            Excellent

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/28/2025

            Dr. Gruziak is the absolute best!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/26/2025

            We heard rumor that his bedside manner was less than desirable, he disproved this, he was very direct and to the point, but not uncaring or demeaning in any way.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/30/2025

            Dr Grudziak was awesome!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/9/2025

            We have been very pleased with Dr. Grudziak and his team.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/12/2024

            Could not have been more impressed with the dr. He was so personable and so kind.

          • No RatingReviewed on 10/31/2024

            Provider didn't give patient/mother opportunity to Express concerns or needs, not included in decisions of care

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/23/2024

            Dr. Grudziak was a very good doctor.

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/2/2024

            Talked a bit fast, but answered questions well.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/1/2024

            Dr. Had excellent bedside manner.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/12/2024

            Excellent doctor!!!!

            2 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/12/2024

            He was so quick in and out that I barely got what he thought was wrong.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/4/2024

            I believe we received the best care possible. Wish they would move closer to St. Marys! We trust childrens hospital!

            1 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/16/2024

            He spent no more than 4 mins in the room. I kept trying to ask a question and he continued to speak over me. I was very displeased. That being said, he seemed very knowledgeable. Just had poor bed side manners.

            2 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/11/2024

            Dr. Didn't spend much time with us and didn't show us any of the x rays. I would like to see actual results instead of just a good or bad

            3 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/19/2024

            Felt he was in a hurry to get in and out, didnt really do anything with her just told me her condition and to get braces come back in a year.

            1 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/6/2024

            Rushed through visit. No empathy. Made fun of my child's name. Did not take the time to explain the diagnosis or treatment.

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/24/2024

            The doctor themselves was nice.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/2/2024

            Dr Grudziak is an absolute gem. His clinical diagnostic skills, expertise, and bedside manner are among the best of the best in peds.

          • No RatingReviewed on 4/30/2024

            Dr Grudziak was extremely rude and condescending. He Interrupted me multiple times, and wouldn't let me explain anything pertaining to the medical history of my son. He spent maybe 5 minutes In our room, and was somehow able to come to the conclusion that every other medical professional we've been working with over the past year Is Incorrect. He also said parents like me are partly to blame for the Incorrect diagnosis due to us pushing for a diagnosis. That statement In Itself Is extremely rude, but this doctor knows nothing about how we received this diagnosis in the first place. We will not be returning to the office.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/25/2024

            Everything went well, Dr explained everything to my son and I clearly.

            • 0 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/25/2024

              The doctor did not provide rationale for why the treatment that was provided was the option for my child. He didn't provide X-rays or show me why his treatment was needed. He simply stated what to do and to come back in 2 months. He did not give me time to ask questions and was walking out of the room as I was trying to ask some questions to him.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/4/2024

              The doctor understood the issue and explained thoroughly what was needed and how the surgery would be performed as well as recovery times.

              1 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 4/4/2024

              I'm sure the Dr. Is good and knows what he is doing but it seems like his goal is to get in and out of the room as soon as possible. He never shows us any X-rays or takes time to explain any details. He just pops in the room and says do this and then leaves. To me it seems like we are getting the absolute minimum amount of service.

              4 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 3/21/2024

              Very much like the provider. Impressed he spent more than 30 seconds with my son.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 1/24/2024

              Dr.Gruziak is wonderful and a phenomenal doctor. When it comes to anything pertaining to orthopedics we will only see him!

            • No RatingReviewed on 10/4/2023

              Rushed in and out of room. Did not let me finish answering his questions. Very poor bedside manner for a pediatrician!

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 10/3/2023

              Great physician- Dr Grudziak. Appreciate his expertise

              1 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 9/28/2023

              Provider seems disinterested and inconvenienced by questions. We did not feel valued, heard, or included in care decisions.

            • No RatingReviewed on 9/7/2023

              This doctor should not be seeing kids with autism.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 7/25/2023

              Jan was thoughtful and compassionate about the suffering my son went through for the mismanaged care previously. He told the time to explain everything clearly to him and gain his trust.

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 6/29/2023

              Dr Grudziak is Awesome!!

              5 out of 5 stars
              Reviewed on 5/2/2023

              Dr Grudziak knew what he was doing- we appreciate his expertise