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Dr. Richard Steffen, MD

Dr. Richard Steffen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Richard Steffen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio, TX. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Locations

Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio

Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio21 Spurs Ln Ste 300 San Antonio, TX 78240
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Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio5921 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Steffen is affiliated with Methodist Hospital San Antonio, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Steffen specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Steffen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Steffen

4.2

19 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
16%
16%

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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
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Shirley Sanchez – Apr 23, 2024
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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
Ofelia de los Santos – Aug 22, 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane G. – Jan 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Scalia – Nov 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Tom Cook – Feb 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
6 people found this helpful
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Michael Puig in Laredo, TX – Mar 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Bob in San Antonio, Tx – Mar 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Della DeLa Garza in Beeville, TX – Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard T. Steffen received his medical training from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami and performed his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center at LAckland Air Force Base. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery,...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Wilford Hall Medical Center Tx

    Residency Hospital
  • Keesler Afb

    Internship Hospital
  • Md

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Recipient of 57
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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