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Dr. Franklin Chou, MD

Dr. Franklin Chou, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Franklin Chou, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

200 Delafield Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15215

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Chou is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret Pittsburgh, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for hand surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chou specializes in the area of Hand Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Chou's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chou

4.3

18 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
17%
17%

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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Rachael S. – Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Brittany Elliott – Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apollo, PA – Sep 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cathleen Holland in Rural Valley, PA – Jun 21, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Franklin Chou, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office200 Delafield Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15215
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UPMC Presbyterian200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Practice

Orthopaedic Surgical Associates1624 Pacific Ave Ste A Natrona Heights, PA 15065
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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