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Dr. Robert Liss, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
2.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Liss, MD

Dr. Robert Liss, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 39 years of experience. They graduated from Temple University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Allegheny Valley Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian.

Dr. Liss works at Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in Monroeville, PA and Brackenridge, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Low Back Pain and Back Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Liss' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pittsburgh Office
    5820 CENTRE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 661-5500
    Monday
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Orthopedic Associates of Pittsburgh
    2550 Mosside Blvd Ste 405, Monroeville, PA 15146 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 373-1600
  3. 3
    Oakland Orthopaedic Associates
    1030 Broadview Blvd, Brackenridge, PA 15014 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 224-8700
  4. 4
    Med Health Service
    2490 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 661-5500
    Monday
    10:00am - 6:00pm
    Tuesday
    10:00am - 6:00pm
    Wednesday
    10:00am - 6:00pm
    Thursday
    10:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday
    10:00am - 6:00pm
    Saturday
    10:00am - 12:30pm

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Allegheny Valley Hospital
  • UPMC Presbyterian

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Low Back Pain
Back Pain

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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) Chevron Icon
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Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Degenerative Disc Disease Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis) Chevron Icon
Herniated Disc Chevron Icon
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Intervertebral Disc Disease Chevron Icon
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Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy) Chevron Icon
Laminoforaminotomy Chevron Icon
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Lumbar Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Musculoskeletal Function Test Chevron Icon
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury) Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip Chevron Icon
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Osteoarthritis of Knee Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Spine Chevron Icon
Osteopenia Chevron Icon
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Spine Fracture Treatment Chevron Icon
Spine Fractures, Traumatic Chevron Icon
Spondylolisthesis Chevron Icon
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Steroid Injection Chevron Icon
Thoracic Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Achilles Tendinitis Chevron Icon
Adhesive Capsulitis Chevron Icon
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture Chevron Icon
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Chevron Icon
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Chevron Icon
Ataxia Chevron Icon
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak) Chevron Icon
Chondrocalcinosis Chevron Icon
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Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) Chevron Icon
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair Chevron Icon
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Elbow Sprain Chevron Icon
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks Chevron Icon
Femur Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
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Fracture Chevron Icon
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Gait Abnormality Chevron Icon
Gout Chevron Icon
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Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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Herniated Disc Surgery Chevron Icon
Hip Arthritis Chevron Icon
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Internal Derangement of Knee Chevron Icon
Joint Drainage Chevron Icon
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
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Knee Dislocation Chevron Icon
Knee Fracture Chevron Icon
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Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous Chevron Icon
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) Chevron Icon
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Myelopathy Chevron Icon
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist Chevron Icon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain Chevron Icon
Pathological Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Pelvic Fracture Chevron Icon
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Plantar Fasciitis Chevron Icon
Pseudoarthrosis Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
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Rib Fracture Chevron Icon
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Sacrum Disorders Chevron Icon
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Chevron Icon
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair Chevron Icon
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Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy Chevron Icon
Tibia and Fibula Fractures Chevron Icon
Torticollis Chevron Icon
Total Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Trigger Finger Chevron Icon
Trigger Point Injection Chevron Icon
Unicompartmental Hip Surgery Chevron Icon
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    • Coventry Health Care
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    2.6
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    Based on 18 ratings
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    Aug 11, 2016
    I had an excellent experience with Dr. Liss. He took a lot of time with me and answered all my questions. He was both friendly yet professional. My hip replacement surgery was very successful and the follow up care was excellent. I highly recommend him as a surgeon!
    Janet Stephens in North Versailles, PA — Aug 11, 2016
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    About Dr. Robert Liss, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1023092137
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush Presbyterian St Luke'S Med Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • So Il University School Of Med
    Residency
    Internship
    • So Ill U Sch Med
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Dickinson College
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Robert Liss, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Liss is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Liss has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Liss has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Liss has seen patients for Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Low Back Pain and Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Liss on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Liss. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Liss.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Liss, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Liss appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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