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Dr. Gwendolyn Sowa, MD

Dr. Gwendolyn Sowa, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*

Dr. Gwendolyn Sowa, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

3471 5th Ave Ste 1103 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sowa specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Sowa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sowa

3.7
3 ratings, 1 with written review
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1 star
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I have been a patient of Dr. Sowa since 2009 and she is absolutely fantastic. My first visit to her office I was first checked out by a resident (how else are they going to learn). Then Dr. Gwen Sowa herself spent another full hour with me analyzing the various conditions I came to her about. Her bedside manor is amazing. She was and still is involved in improving my quality of life as best possible. Her being a researcher is a wonderful bonus!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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1 other person found this helpful
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Kevin Luster in Eighty Four, PA – Apr 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gwendolyn Sowa, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Pittsburgh, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. She is accepting new patients.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Office3471 5th Ave Ste 1103 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Practice

Office3471 5th Ave Ste 900 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Office3471 5th Ave Ste 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

    4070 Highway 17
    Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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