UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Orthopedics • Washington, PA • Since 1897 • Additional Location(s): 3415 Millers Run Road, Cecil, PA 15321; Greene County Location: 343 E Roy Furman Hwy, Waynesburg, PA 15370; Foot and Ankle office: 208 Wellness Way, Washington, PA 15301 locations
About
UPMC has acquired Washington Health System (Washington, PA) as of June 2024, integrating its operations with UPMC. The deal, covered by multiple outlets (Modern Healthcare, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, FierceHealthcare, CBS News, The Business Journals), completed June 1–3, 2024, and was subsequently cleared by Pennsylvania Attorney General. The merger expands UPMC’s regional footprint and aligns Washington Health System’s services, including orthopaedic care, under the UPMC network. If you’re specifically seeking UPMC Orthopaedic Care at UPMC Washington, this integration indicates access to UPMC’s orthopaedic services and specialists through the Washington, PA facility as part of the broader UPMC system.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
95 Leonard Avenue, Building 1, Suite 202, Washington, PA 15301
Phone
(724) 206-0610
salrutz@whs.org
Opening Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Emergency Care
Dial 911 for all emergencies
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Doctor.com (UPMC Orthopaedic Care - UPMC Washington): Not rated (category sub-scores show 'Not rated') (Not provided)
- UPMC providers page (Dr. Mark E. Baratz, MD): 4.8 out of 5 (125 reviews (582 ratings shown on page snippet))
- UPMC providers page (Dr. Christopher C. Schmidt, MD): 4.8 out of 5 (112 reviews (519 ratings shown))
- UPMC providers page (Dr. Bryan D. Rynearson, MD): 4.6 out of 5 (page snippet shows 4.6262) (35 reviews (262 ratings shown))
Patients praise
- Doctors described as caring and/or concerned with patient questions and explaining the treatment plan
- High overall ratings for multiple orthopaedic providers at the Washington, PA location
- Positive experiences include not feeling rushed and receiving clear explanations (e.g., MRI explained in understandable terms)
- Some patients mention effective diagnosis and confidence in recommended treatment/surgery
Common complaints
- Some reviewers report being rushed or that the doctor did not appear to review their history
- One negative complaint notes the care was 'well below typical UPMC standard' and a diagnosis was jumped to with minimal information
- Scheduling/follow-up timing frustration mentioned in a patient story (wait three days for follow-up appointment)
"“Wonderful experience with Dr. Baratz. He was able to diagnose my condition… I felt relieved and confident about the treatment plan we decided on.”"
— UPMC providers page review snippet for Dr. Mark E. Baratz, MD"“Doctor was rushed… Jumped to diagnosis with minimal Information. Well below typical UPMC standard.”"
— UPMC providers page review snippet for Dr. Mark E. Baratz, MD"“He seemed a little rushed… However… Staff was caring and professional. Explained in terms…”"
— UPMC providers page review snippet for Dr. Bryan D. Rynearson, MDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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