orthopedic surgery in mckeesport, pa - Find a UPMC Provider

Orthopedics • McKeesport, PA

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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

McKeesport, PA 15132 (1500 Fifth Avenue, Mansfield Building, Suite MA-42)

Phone

877-471-0935

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://providers.upmc.com/specialty/orthopedic%20surgery/near/mckeesport%2C%20pa?page=1

Services Offered

Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Team

James Nixon Irvine, Jr, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery — MD
Sara E. Sweeney — PA-C
Nicholas Fischer — PA-C
Sarah Loffert — PA-C
Karen Comstock Brown — PA-C
Catherine Veronica Witt — CRNP
Periklis A. Papapetropoulos, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery — MD
Taylor Marie Woods — PA-C

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Loukia Papatheodorou): 4.7/5 stars (108 ratings, 19 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. James Irvine Jr): 5.0/5 stars (1 rating, 1 review)
Vitals/WebMD (Dr. Stephen Conti): 3.7-4.0/5 stars (~116-118 ratings, 38 reviews (Dr. Stephen Conti))
US News Hospital Patient Experience (UPMC McKeesport): 3/5 stars (N/A)

Patients praise

Patients have praised specific orthopedic surgeons for being thorough, knowledgeable, and effective in their treatments.
High patient satisfaction ratings exist for some individual providers, with some scoring 4.7 to 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Positive feedback highlights compassionate care, clear explanations, and successful surgical outcomes.

Common complaints

Some patients report dissatisfaction with physician communication, particularly regarding long wait times and feeling rushed during appointments.
Concerns have been raised regarding perceived lack of follow-up care and inconsistent information from staff.
Hospital-wide patient experience ratings at UPMC McKeesport, including staff responsiveness and room cleanliness, have been rated 2 out of 5 stars by some reporting sources.

"Dr. Loukia provides excellent care. She has enabled me to get full mobility back in my shoulder and advised on ways to strengthen and care for it... I highly recommend her."

— UPMC Provider Review

"Wonderful Doctor. Caring. Listens Well. Explains Well. Helps You. Love going to Dr. James Irvine."

— Healthgrades Review

"He’s way to busy to take care of you... His bed side manner leaves a bit to be desired!"

— WebMD Review (Dr. Stephen Conti)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Olivia DeLeonibus, PA-C - Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Nov 19, 2025
Dr. Kenneth L. Urish, MD - West Mifflin, PA - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Apr 22, 2026
Margaret M. Sims, PA-C - Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Sep 12, 2025
Timothy Michael Curtis, PA-C - Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — May 11, 2026
Dr. Trenton M. Gause, MD - Pittsburgh, PA - Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Apr 23, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.