Steven J Hospodar, MD

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

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 380 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 School of Medicine
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 380 ratings
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May 29, 2026
Very personable
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May 27, 2026
The doctor was wonderful he explained everything to me and made me comfortable
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May 22, 2026
Dr Hospodar takes the time needed to answer any and all questions
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May 17, 2026
Dr Hospodar is great. We really depend on him for our issues.
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May 15, 2026
ALWAYS PHENOMENAL SERVICE
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May 15, 2026
Other than the very long time the appointment took, I'm happy with the outcome
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May 13, 2026
Extremely knowledgeable and personable
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May 11, 2026
Good
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May 07, 2026
Dr. Hospodar has always shown me the utmost care and respect, and never rushes either the process of explanation or the actual procedure...he answers any questions I have with humor and nonjudgmental information, and I really appreciate his understanding that we patients often are clueless about our care until it's pointed out to us!
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May 02, 2026
I had only heard about his excellent care of patients, and it proved to be true.
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May 02, 2026
Good
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May 02, 2026
Dr. Hospodar is Excellent
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May 02, 2026
I would always recommend this office it has always done right by me.
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April 26, 2026
Dr. Hospodar listened to me answered all my questions.
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April 20, 2026
Dr. Hospodar was extraordinarily knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, professional, and welcoming. He had squeezed me into his busy schedule per request from my Primary Physician since I was leaving town for the weekend, and had already reviewed my MRI results. After examining me and talking with me at length, he was able to schedule surgery ten days later. I was exceedingly pleased, as my medical issue and pain had been going on for over two months with an incorrect diagnosis from a previous orthopaedic doctor.
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April 18, 2026
Wonderful as always
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April 08, 2026
Excellent in every possible way.
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April 04, 2026
Well versed in his profession.
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April 03, 2026
He is a great doctor as well as a caring person
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April 03, 2026
Dr. HOSPODAR helped me understand my upcoming procedure and his professionalism has helped me feel less apprehensive about the outcome.
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