Steven J Hospodar, MD

Orthopedics - Joint Replacement, Orthopedics - Shoulder and Upper Extremity, Orthopedics - Sports Medicine

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 415 ratings
Steven J Hospodar, MD

About Steven J Hospodar, MD

 

Dr. Steven Hospodar has specialty training in sports medicine, arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair and cartilage transplantation. He also specializes in arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery, minimally invasive partial and total knee replacement, anterior total hip replacement, anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, ulnar nerve surgery, minor hand surgery, complex fracture care, as well as pediatric and general orthopedic care.  He intends to remain our caring community orthopedic specialist for decades to come

After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Hospodar completed internships in general and orthopedic surgery, as well as an orthopedic surgery residency, all at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Dr. Hospodar's service included his position as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, as well as a deployment to Afghanistan during which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

Motivated to directly impact his community in a positive way, Dr. Hospodar chose to practice orthopedics to provide higher quality of life, improved function and less pain for his patients, whom he considers friends and neighbors. Medicine is personal for Dr. Hospodar, who believes that the extent of each patient's condition and its effect on his or her life is completely unique. His goal is to understand patients well enough to provide not only what they need at that particular time, but also to remain a source of long-term advice or treatment as things change over time.

Originally from Fairfax, Virginia, Dr. Hospodar fell in love with the Tidewater area while attending medical school in Richmond. He and his wife consider it a dream come true for their family to be part of the middle peninsula community, filled with personal, friendly people who love the outdoors, the water and having fun. Dr. Hospodar's favorite hobbies include crabbing, fishing and boating, and he is actively involved with high school athletics, Boy Scouts and other volunteer efforts.

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Education

Medical: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School
Residency: Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
Internship: Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
Internship: Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations

Riverside Orthopedic Specialists Gloucester

7560 Hospital Drive, Building B, 101, Gloucester, VA 23061

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.9
Based on 415 ratings
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February 19, 2026
Dr Hospodar was very kind and caring. He explained the surgery to me and answered all my questions.
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February 14, 2026
Dr Hospador did my mother's hip replacement a few years ago and since I had met him I had always highly recommended him to everybody that needed a hip or knee replacement. I have always heard good things about him from a lot of my customers.
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February 13, 2026
Kind and caring and understanding, with an outstanding "bedside manner"
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February 07, 2026
He was so kind and knowledgeable. Great "bedside" manner
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February 02, 2026
Good
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January 31, 2026
Great doctor
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January 31, 2026
Visit with Doctor was GREAT! He listenened to me and explained my options and decided on treatment. Ver, nice doctor.
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January 31, 2026
This was my second visit to Dr. Hospodar, for a cortisone injection in both knees, and as usual, he was very professional, but friendly, and made me feel quite comfortable with the procedure.
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January 28, 2026
Everything went very well as usual!Thanks
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January 28, 2026
Dr Hospodar is a first rate physician.Technically competent and patient focused
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January 28, 2026
Dr Hospadar is absolute tops! Anyone would be blessed to be in his care.
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January 21, 2026
Very Good
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January 17, 2026
Dr. Hospodar has the best bedside manner. He made me feel at ease and explained what treatment was best for me. He took his time with me and I felt he had my best interest at heart. I would recommend him to any of my friends who are looking for an orthopedic doctor.
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January 16, 2026
The best very nice staff will return if needed
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January 16, 2026
He was the Best of the Best! Listen ...explained and made me feel like I was in the right place and all would be fine! He was very personable...like I have known him forever! So at easy! I let him know I was scared of needles and had a tendency to hold my breath and almost pass out. He assured me I would be ok! He has this and was good at it! I am still trying to figure out how he did it and I did not feel it! I would recommend him to anybody and everybody!
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January 16, 2026
I would recommend Dr Hospodar to anyone looking for an orthopedic.
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January 16, 2026
He listens and explains!
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January 10, 2026
Listen to all my questions and answered them all.
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January 09, 2026
Always very pleasant and concerned
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December 17, 2025
Good experience
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