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Dr. Robert Kaufmann, MD

Dr. Robert Kaufmann, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Kaufmann, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC East. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Practice

3471 5th Ave Ste 1010 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kaufmann is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kaufmann specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • 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. Kaufmann's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaufmann

3.5

54 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
33%
33%

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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Arthur Gallagher – Oct 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pittsburgh, PA – Aug 01, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeff Cohen in Sarver, PA – Jul 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pittsburgh, PA – Sep 18, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pittsburgh, PA – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Greensburg, PA – May 12, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy Best in North Versailles – May 10, 2017
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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
Helpful
pittsburgh, pa – Mar 14, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Angie in Wall, PA – Jan 27, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pittsburgh, PA – Feb 08, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rose in Pittsburgh, PA – Feb 06, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nathan in Pittsburgh, PA – Jan 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Kaufmann, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC East. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Temple University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

University of Pittsburgh Physicians3471 5th Ave Ste 1010 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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UPMC Presbyterian200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2
UPMC St Margaret Harmar Out PT Ctr3 Mariner Ct Pittsburgh, PA 15238
3

Practice

Office600 Oxford Dr Ste 200 Monroeville, PA 15146
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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 East

    2775 Mosside Blvd
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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