Orthopedic Surgery in Harrisburg, PA - Find a UPMC Provider
Orthopedics • Harrisburg, PA
About
- The page describes Richards Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine, a private medical practice within UPMC offering orthopaedics and sports medicine services. - Location: Chambersburg, PA (headquartered), with 3 offices listed in Chambersburg; not Harrisburg listed as a location. Part of UPMC’s orthopaedics network and highlighted for national experts and state-of-the-art technology. - Contact: main phone numbers 800-533-8762 or 717-414-7798; website upmc.com/services/orthopaedics. - Not a Harrisburg-based provider, and no direct Harrisburg addresses are shown in the listing.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
450 Powers Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone
1-800-533-8762
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (scheduling team hours noted: 1-800-533-8762 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday)
Emergency Care
For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency dept.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the scheduling contact details?
Need to schedule by phone? Call our scheduling team at 1-800-533-8762 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UPMC Provider Portal (Dr. Timothy Ackerman): 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Portal (Dr. Scott G. M. King): 4.7/5 (88 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Portal (Mary Dixon, CRNP): 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Portal (Jacqueline Hirsch, PA-C): 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Portal (Cindy Lou Runkle, CRNP, DNP): 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with physician bedside manner and empathy
- Clear and thorough explanations of medical procedures and conditions
- Professional and knowledgeable care teams
- Effective surgical and non-surgical treatment outcomes
- Compassionate staff and efficient administrative processes in some instances
Common complaints
- Long waiting times for appointments
- Inconsistent service quality and professionalism
- Some reports of feeling rushed during appointments
- Occasional dissatisfaction with empathy or diagnosis clarity
"My reverse shoulder replacement has been a positive from the beginning. Thank you, Dr. Ackerman, for your expertise that has given my quality of life back."
— UPMC Patient Review"I would recommend Dr. King to anyone needing a hip or knee replacement. He is the GOAT!"
— UPMC Patient Review"Many users expressed frustration with long waiting times, noting delays that were not communicated upon arrival or during their stay at the clinic."
— Wheree (Arlington Orthopedics-UPMC Review Summary)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cindy Lou Runkle, CRNP, DNP - Harrisburg, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — May 23, 2026
- Dr. John H. Bailey, MD - Williamsport, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Apr 28, 2026
- Jonathan D. Burns, PA-C - Slippery Rock, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Apr 2, 2026
- Bethany Prince, PA-C - Butler, PA - Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — May 27, 2026
- Dr. Chinh N. Pham, MD - Harrisburg, PA - General Surgery - Book Appointment — Jul 16, 2025
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