
S. Joshua Szabo, MD
Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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Languages
- English
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MaleAbout S. Joshua Szabo
S. Joshua Szabo, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers and is a member of its Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery team. Dr. Szabo received his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia and his orthopedic training at Drexel University’s College of Medicine. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, Miss. In 2006, Dr. Szabo joined Pittsburgh-based Tri Rivers, where his orthopedic practice focuses on shoulder, elbow and knee surgery.
He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Szabo serves as a physician for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association and is a team physician for Butler County Community College Athletics and Butler Senior High School. He is a clinical instructor for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He lectures nationally for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, instructing fellow physicians about arthroscopic shoulder surgery, knee ligament reconstruction techniques, complex elbow surgery and other orthopedic topics. Dr. Szabo is actively engaged in research, specifically biomechanical cadaver ACL studies pertaining to mechanisms of snow and ski injuries and rotator cuff repair techniques using bioinductive nano scaphoid to augment repair. He serves as a peer reviewer for JARN, JSES and ASSM. Dr. Szabo is on the editorial board for JARS and serves on the Learning Center Committee for AANA, chairing the subcommittee for online learning. In July 2019, Dr. Szabo completed a superior capsule reconstruction surgical experience with Dr. Teruhisa Mihata at Osaka Medical College in Japan. While there, he also completed an International Olympic Committee advanced team physician course in Tokyo.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
- 8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
- phone: 866-874-7483
- Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
- 6998 Crider Road, Suite 110, Mars, PA 16046
- phone: 866-874-7483
- Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
- 142 Clearview Circle, Butler, PA 16001
- phone: 866-874-7483
Expertise
Education
Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center
FellowshipHahnemann/Drexel University College
ResidencyHahnemann/Drexel University College
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryOrthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.4 out of 5
233 ratings, 36 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 4/24/2025
Absolutely would recommend Dr Szabo to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2025
Dr.Szabo was very interesting in what I had to say. And was very gentle moving my injured arm.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
He was very abrupt, very fast, in and out of room. Spent no time getting to know me and my problems. Won't be seeing him again!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Dr Szabo in my opinion, is the example of how doctors should conduct themselves. He easily connected with me, had some commonalities, and was super personable. I would highly recommend Dr Szabo.
- 0 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
I would not recommend Dr sazbo to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Again I'll say excellent care, thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr Szabo listened very attentively and explained my condition very well. He was very knowledgeable and had a great manner.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr needs to work on his empathy for the patient and his bedside manner.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Like stated above, he could have talked a little slower.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
The doctor MAYBE spent two minutes with me, he was in and out in a hurry! Waited a half hour in the waiting room to see him. Very disappointed with the time spent with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Very thorough explanation of everything. Spent adequate amount of time answering questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Just met him seemed caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
I felt like my treatment and recovery were a priority
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
The facility was easy to find, and everyone was very pleasant to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
The provider explained my diagnosis and care for improved health very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Dr Szabo came into the room prepared, which impressed me greatly. He had pulled all my previous surgical records and had made notations on them. He gave me options of potential scenarios for surgery day, and possible expectations and outcomes for each. My appointment didn't feel rushed in the slightest- he spoke to me with respect and cared about my input.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
I was extremely frustrated. This provider would ask me a question, and while attempting to answer they would cut me off and ask me another question. I do not believe he listened to anything I said and he found any excuse to rush me out of the room.
- No RatingReviewed on 3/14/2024
Dr. Scott Szabo's bedside manner is terrible. He was arrogant and rude in the way he spoke from the very beginning of the appointment. Addressed one of 2 issues being seen for and was about to leave when reminded of other issue...acted annoyed that he had to step back and address. I would never recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2024
Efficient and very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Very polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
Excellent care, communication and discussion with staff and Dr. Szabo
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
Everything and everyone was really good to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Very impressed with Dr Szabo. He is very much a your body, your choice kind of doctor. He listened to me, gave me my options and offered his opinions. I trusted him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
Dr. Szabo was great, couldn't be happier!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2023
Dr Szabo made me feel like his number one priority during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2023
Amazing
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2023
Provider was behind, he was in a hurry I forgot to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
DR. Szabo did a great job explaining my injury and the options for treatment.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
The doctor was short with me, made two condescending comments, and was rushed.
- No RatingReviewed on 6/1/2023
Awful. Arrogant and rude. Awful bedside manner. Would ot refer my worst enemy to him