I went to this doctor, filled out the pre-visit paperwork which stated I had an issue with my shoulder and elbow; nobody looked at the medical history in advance based on all their questions. This doctor only addressed 50% of the two issues - elbow and wouldn't address my shoulder at all. He couldn't have cared less and even smirked about it when I asked about my shoulder. $190 for the visit and 4-5 min spent w/him - max! He's a part of the problem with the medical field today and I thought it was always insurance companies to blame with 5 min a patient visit but when I asked about my shoulder, again, he just smirked at me. I'm sure he wanted me to setup another appointment despite the fact, again, he could have addressed my shoulder in the additional 2-5 minutes but the single visit $190 plus x-ray cost wasn't enough for him. It's really a breach of his medical oath to not even do a quick assessment of my shoulder. And the office won't tell you they'll only address one issue at a time until after you've checked in. If there was zero stars to rate him - that'd be it! My guess is when he started out as a doctor, freshly had taken his oath he was probably good, but he simply doesn't truly CARE about his patients anymore. read more

Dr. Christopher Donaldson is a doctor I would recommend to anybody. He has so much schooling, medical knowledge, and experience behind him. He evaluates you and knows exactly what is wrong or what the next step you need to take is. Surgery is not the first thing he recommends, but he gives you options that you have. I am an athlete and he knows the only thing I really want to do is get back on the tennis court and play. He tailors my treatment and options to the goals I want. It may be a long time till I get back to my playing, but he is helping me every step of the way. Out of all the doctors at western Pa Orthopedics and sports medicine, I highly recommend him. read more