Dr. Stephen Richard Hribar, MD

My experience with this practice and Dr Hribar was jaw dropping bad. I went in with knee pain. I made an appt. in a week, I thought that was okay. In the meantime, I saw my PCP and told him what was going on, he ordered an x-ray, pain meds and told me to take it easy. (he's aware I am a caregiver to someone with end stage disease) There is no taking it easy, but I'll prepare by getting an x-ray.  My x-ray was done. My wait was 15 minutes, then I was taken to a second waiting room and waited there under a minute. Dr Hribar came in pressed around my knee, and  said arthritis. Dr. Hribar gave me a shot in the knee, which was painless, it can take up to 3 days to work if at all. I asked for some pain medication for the next 3 days and he refused, stating only surgery and another procedure does he give pain medication. He has lots of paperwork to do because of insurance companies. I told him , " you cannot be my doctor". He replied, "I don't care". A rude and a very telling statement. He was okay to leave me in pain for a few days to save himself from doing all that paperwork, but he "doesn't care". WOW. When I did speak I was cut off by him and the nurse was walking out the door leaning back in the room as I was still speaking, so rushed in that office. Take a number and get out, was the tone.  It's been one week and the pain subsided 7 days after the injection. Use this office at your own peril. 

This Dr. should loose his license to practice. He did a knee replacement that came loose and I had to have it done a second time PLUS he knicked a nerve in my leg and left me with constant pain, daily.

Dr. Hribar replaced both of my knees. The 2nd knee was done in May, 2016. I did not have any problems with recovery. Both surgeries went very well. I was able to return to work after 8 weeks. My only regret is that I didn't have them done when he first told me I needed a knee replacement. I caused weakness in my left leg by favoring my right leg. Thus, my right knee just went out on me one day and I had to have that knee replaced first. He's an excellent surgeon. I highly recommend him for knee replacements.

He ruined my life. He did such a terrible job on my hip replacement that I'm in constant pain. The rod he put I n my leg is too long, but I didn't know that until it healed. Once he realized what he'd done, he dropped me like a hot potato. I never heard from him again. He had his nurse call and tell me I'd have to find another doctor. Some days I can barely walk, even with my cane. I've also had to purchase a liftchair as it's difficult for me to rise from a seated position. My life will never be the same.

Dr. Hribar performed a Right Hip replacement approximately 9 years ago. From the beginning this total success hip replacement was a success. The Dr. chose a perfect implant for my young age (46 at time of Implant) and recovery was a breeze. I did my 8 year check-up today- Perfect, looks like I could get 20-30 years (No Issues). This Dr is personable, caring and most of all a Professional with a caring Human/Family oriented side. He supports the military and has been instrumental in allowing me to return to service and achieve retirement. My other hip (the one I have not had replaced yet) is beginning to fail- I have no doubt I will be seeking the skill and surgical skills Dr. Hribar provides for my future operation. God Bless you Dr. Hribar and STAFF- Thank you for being the professionals you all are and giving me a new lease on activity in the remaining years I have!

On my first visit, Dr. Hribar barreled into the exam room, and without even looking at me, threw my x-rays up on the viewer and began discussing my case. It was as if I wasn't there. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and did not leave, at once, as my head told me to do. I was in too much pain to not try to have someone, anyone, help me. Slowly, Dr. Hribar became more human and settled into a better bedside manner. Still, I had to start the in-depth conversation about my problem. Hribar listened, responded, adequately and seemed sincere. He also exhibited some warmth. And the treatment he recommended for me worked. But, I cannot shake that first impression of the first few seconds of meeting him. Dr. Hribar will have to work long and hard to erase my image of him as a somewhat callous and over-challenged MD.

I would not go to anyone else for orthopedic problems. He used to be at the hospital in my hometown. He left and went to Sewickley. I drive approximately an hour one way to continue having him as my doctor. It is well worth the drive to have outstanding care!

Both my wife and I have used Dr. Hribar's services for various orthopedic problems.On separate occasions in different years, both knees were injured skiing and I broke my femur skiing. He provided accurate diagnoses and care for each incident and the knees are as "good as new" as a result. He is providing follow-up care for my fracture, since it occurred in Maine. My wife has seen him for a broken knee cap last year and a torn meniscus this year. She was diagnosed accurately and treated in a professional manner for both problems and has recovered.I would recommend him for any orthopedic issue as a warm, caring, completely professional care-giver.