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Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: rotator cuff tear, mallet finger, finger arthritis, and more.

118 Nature Park Road
Greensburg, PA 15601

(412) 373-1600

Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD is an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

118 Nature Park Road
Greensburg, PA 15601

(412) 373-1600

(412) 373-4197

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1307 Federal Street 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

1-877-660-6777

(412) 359-8055

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2550 Mosside Boulevard
Monroeville, PA 15146

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Some issues Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD can help you with:

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

In 2013, Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD had a list price for decompression surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, and nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	227
immobilization	14
injections	39
musculoskeletal imaging	55
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	52
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2016 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	316
injections	97
musculoskeletal imaging	39
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	35
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2017 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	266
injections	57
musculoskeletal imaging	38
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	25
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	276
injections	92
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	38
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	20
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	60
X-rays	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	440
injections	186
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nerve procedures	35
open surgery	22
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	59
X-rays	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	30
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	346
injections	131
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	23
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	372
injections	167
musculoskeletal imaging	46
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
tendon surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	50
X-rays	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	99
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	403
injections	186
musculoskeletal imaging	39
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	23
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	47
X-rays	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA during 2023 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	500
injections	242
musculoskeletal imaging	51
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	45
X-rays	51

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	29
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated as an orthopedist in Greensburg, PA were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	72
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	315
immobilization	14
injections	133
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	42
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	18
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	37
X-rays	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	237
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	25
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	149

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2019-02-11

Location and time of the surgery was changed twice, not notified once. He arrived late, while operating I could feel the sharp instruments. Trigger finger is not completely fixed. Additional cyst that was removed left a larger harder scar than the cyst!!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Colin Brabender, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC	$6,244 $6,244
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,524 $1,524
Stryker Corporation	$102 Variax $63	Axsos $28	Orthobiologics $11
Medartis Inc.	$97 Aptus $97
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$96 XIAFLEX $96
Other	$262 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $82	Opps Proximal/Tib Plates $47	MCP $34	Irrisept $19	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $16	Other $64

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,902
Travel and Lodging	$2,532
Food and Beverage	$892

Biography

Dr. Robert Brabender is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He studied medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. These areas are among Dr. Brabender's clinical interests: elbow pain, wrist fracture, and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

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