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Dr. Allan Tissenbaum, MD

Dr. Allan Tissenbaum, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Allan Tissenbaum, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Charleroi, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Penn Highlands Mon Valley. He is accepting new patients.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

625 Lincoln Ave Ste 107 Charleroi, PA 15022

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Tissenbaum specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
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Dr. Tissenbaum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tissenbaum

2.2
19 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
26%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
16%
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1 star
58%
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I recommend Dr.Tissenbaum
I went in for a follow-up for a knee injury but asked if he could check a previous shoulder injury,which he gladly did!gave me two cortisone shots to relieve pain but recommended shoulder replacement which I can't do at this time,he said to come back when ready,I found him friendly and quirky,I don't understand these reviews saying he's not very personable
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2024
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He performed surgery for cubital tunnel release. And now 10 months later I am starting back over because apparently it didn't work. When I tried to explain anything to him after the 4th visit post op...he sarcastically told me..well I told you it probably wouldn't work. Well no...that conversation was never had..or any other for that matter. Thank God I have found a better doctor. Please save yourself the pain and aggravation and run from this doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2023
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Excellent surgeon, Lousy personal skills
I have been seeing Dr. Tissenbaum for a number of years because of his excellent skills as a surgeon. This man needs a lesson in interpersonal skills and bedside manner. Total ego and arrogance.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 07, 2022
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No. He did an emergency femur surgery July 2019. Still have pain over a year later, because according to another surgeon, the pin he put in was too long and is creating pain (8) and swelling in right hip. Became impertinent and said he couldn't do anything about it on 7-28-20. Really exasperating little man.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Vivian Conn – Jul 30, 2020
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I have insurance and I have chronic pain most days I can hardly move I have seen Tissenbaum pa and he said there was a surgery to remove the knee cap or a full knee replacement I had done physical therapy I have knee braces I have done 1 more round of cortisone shots with them then the three week shots and no relief so this girl took me back and asked if the three step shots helped I said no I said is there anything else they can do for me and she offered more cortisone shots that don’t help at all and I said no I want to see someone else so she went and told Tissenbaum that and he came in with a chip on his shoulder he refused to help me won’t help me at all he says I’m not a candidate that I would have to lose weight and be 15 years older so I said if I was a skinny tooth pick and be 160 pounds like I use to be he said well you ain’t 160 pounds no more and you still need to be 15 years older I said my knees ain’t going to hold 15 years I didn’t check out after seeing him smiling
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2020
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This guy is in it for the money. Blew off my knee pain with an arthritis diagnosis. His PA did the entire exam. He was in the examine room less than a minute. His PA gave me a cortisone shot. No relief. 15 minute visit charged my insurance almost $400.00
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Ginny – Oct 11, 2019
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This guy is a loser. He is rude disrespectful and extremely unprofessional. I took my elderly mother there and he basically told me to shut up and he dismissed her pain by saying she had only been in pain 5 days, what's that? He had the pa who was also rude do the exam and then he came in and acted like a total jerk. I do not recommend anyone seeing him. He refused to order an MRI or prescribe any meds. He is uncaring and very arrogant.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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PA – Aug 23, 2017
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I felt like I was juat a waste of his time. He didn't spend much time with me at all. He just gave me a shot and said come back if I need to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
12 others found this helpful
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Belle Vernon, PA – Mar 08, 2017
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will treat u like a number...gave me no detail about my neck injury...just go get MRI...didn't even tell me we were done just left room...had to wait for nurse to come and she was confused as well...horrible experience
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Belle Vernon, PA – Mar 02, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Allan Tissenbaum, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Charleroi, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Penn Highlands Mon Valley. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Mcgill University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Penn Highlands Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-Charleroi625 Lincoln Ave Ste 107 Charleroi, PA 15022
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Penn Highlands Mon Valley

    1163 Country Club Rd
    Monongahela, PA 15063
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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