Orthopaedic Specialists UPMC | McKeesport, Pa.
Sports Medicine • McKeesport, PA
About
Summary: - The page is about Richards Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine, a medical practice under UPMC offering orthopaedics and sports medicine care. - Based in Chambersburg, PA, with three U.S. offices; headquarters at 144 S. Eighth Street, Chambersburg. - Highlights include: state-of-the-art technology, national experts, and a complete continuum of care. - Key details: private company, annual revenue around $9.17M, 1 employee listed, SIC/NAICS codes 80/801 and 62/621. - Contact: phone numbers 800-533-8762 and 717-414-7798; LinkedIn presence. - Notable focus areas: orthopaedics, sports medicine; part of UPMC’s orthopaedics network. If you’re specifically seeking Orthopaedic Specialists in UPMC McKeesport, this page describes Richards Orthopaedic Center in Chambersburg, not McKeesport. For McKeesport-specific providers, you may want to search UPMC’s McKeesport orthopaedics page or contact UPMC customer service for McKeesport-based specialists.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
UPMC McKeesport, Corner of 5th Ave. and Evans Ave., less than a mile from S. Duquesne Blvd./McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
Phone
877-471-0935
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Opening Hours
Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where is the clinic located?
Our office is located within UPMC McKeesport, at the corner of 5th Ave. and Evans Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132.
How can I book a consultation?
Contact us today to book a consultation.
What services are available onsite?
X-ray, occupational therapy, pedorthists, and splinting onsite; customized treatment plans.
What is nearby or how can I access the clinic?
Less than a mile from S. Duquesne Blvd./McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge; one-minute walk from Evans Ave. + UPMC McKeesport Main Entrance and Evans Ave. + UPMC McKeesport Emergency bus stops.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC Provider Page (Dr. Loukia Papatheodorou): 4.7/5 (108 ratings) (19 reviews)
- Birdeye: 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
- Vitals / WebMD (Dr. Stephen Conti): 3.7/5 to 4.0/5 (38 to 118 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professionalism of some providers
- High medical expertise and effective surgical outcomes for some patients
- Clear explanations and thoroughness during consultations
- Responsiveness to post-appointment concerns
Common complaints
- Communication gaps and poor bedside manner
- Long wait times for appointments
- Perceived lack of attentiveness or dismissing patient concerns
- Conflicting information provided by staff
- Allegations of poor surgical outcomes in specific cases
"Dr Papatheodorou is... outstanding in her ability to explain your situation clearly and very definitively."
— UPMC Provider Review"My husband will never be the same. His foot surgery was a complete failure, and nearly cost him his life. He might be talented if he didn’t accept so many patients."
— Vitals / WebMD Review"Several customers highlight feeling dismissed or misunderstood during visits, with one mentioning an inability to get clear next steps or explanations from staff."
— Wheree Review SummarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orthopedic Surgery - Find a Doctor | UPMC — Feb 17, 2026
- Olivia DeLeonibus, PA-C - Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Nov 19, 2025
- Dr. Loukia Papatheodorou, MD - Monroeville, PA - Book Appointment — May 22, 2026
- Dr. Periklis A. Papapetropoulos, MD - West Mifflin, PA — Jun 4, 2026
- Orthopedic Surgery in Monroeville, PA - Find a UPMC Provider — Aug 26, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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