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S. Joshua Szabo

S. Joshua Szabo, MD

Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
4.4 of 5 stars233 ratings, 36 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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

  1. Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
    • 8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    • Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
      • 6998 Crider Road, Suite 110, Mars, PA 16046
      • Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers
        • 142 Clearview Circle, Butler, PA 16001

        Expertise

        Education

        Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center

        Fellowship

        Hahnemann/Drexel University College

        Residency

        Hahnemann/Drexel University College

        Medical Education

        Board Certifications

        Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

        American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

        Orthopaedic Surgery

        American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

        Insurance

        Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
        Search plans
        • 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 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.

        Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
        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 4.4 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 4/24/2025

          Absolutely would recommend Dr Szabo to anyone

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/18/2025

          Very professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
            Reviewed on 12/6/2024

            I would not recommend Dr sazbo to anyone

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/8/2024

            Again I'll say excellent care, thank you

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed 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 stars
            Reviewed on 10/25/2024

            Dr needs to work on his empathy for the patient and his bedside manner.

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/23/2024

            Like stated above, he could have talked a little slower.

            2 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed 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 stars
            Reviewed on 8/26/2024

            Very thorough explanation of everything. Spent adequate amount of time answering questions.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/5/2024

            Just met him seemed caring

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/19/2024

            I felt like my treatment and recovery were a priority

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

            The facility was easy to find, and everyone was very pleasant to me.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/30/2024

            The provider explained my diagnosis and care for improved health very well.

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

            Good visit.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed 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 stars
            Reviewed 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 stars
            Reviewed on 3/14/2024

            Excellent

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/1/2024

            Efficient and very informative

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/1/2024

            Good experience

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/15/2024

            Very polite

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

            Excellent care, communication and discussion with staff and Dr. Szabo

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

            Everything and everyone was really good to me

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed 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 stars
            Reviewed on 1/25/2024

            Very good.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/25/2024

            Good

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/14/2023

            Dr. Szabo was great, couldn't be happier!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/14/2023

            Dr Szabo made me feel like his number one priority during my visit.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/11/2023

            Amazing

            3 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/8/2023

            Provider was behind, he was in a hurry I forgot to ask questions.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/16/2023

            DR. Szabo did a great job explaining my injury and the options for treatment.

            1 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed 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