
General Surgery in Western PA - Independence Health System
General Surgery • Independence, KS
Ratings by platform
- U.S. News & World Report: 4/5 (Dr. Andrew J. Szabo) (16 reviews)
- WebMD: 4.0/5.0 (Dr. Sharon Goldstein) (53 ratings)
- WebMD: 4.5/5.0 (Dr. Mark Zelkovic) (23 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 (Dr. Steven Gribar) (8 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Compassionate and thorough care from specific surgeons
- Positive outcomes and satisfaction with surgical procedures (e.g., bariatric and bypass)
- Appreciation for clean facility environments
- Attentive nursing and support staff in some departments
Common complaints
- Prolonged wait times for care and appointments
- Concerns regarding billing practices and transparency
- Mixed experiences with staff, including reports of feeling dismissed or neglected
- Lack of full compliance with federal price transparency rules
In patients' words
"Dr Goldstein is very compassionate and really cares about her patients. She is thorough and I can rest easy knowing I am in good hands. She is one of the best!!!!"
— WebMD patient review of Dr. Sharon Goldstein"Dr. Gribar is the kindest, most caring doctor I have been to. He knows what he is talking about and puts you at ease."
— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. Steven Gribar"Surgeon and team was wonderful. Morning recovery nurse was great. The rest of the staff did a poor job. Took too long after paging nurse station to get help."
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