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Dr. Brian Gunnlaugson, MD

Dr. Brian Gunnlaugson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Gunnlaugson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Johnstown, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Memorial University Of Newfoundland / College Of Medicine|Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. He is not accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

321 Main St Ste 5H Johnstown, PA 15901

Make an Appointment

(814) 254-4905

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gunnlaugson is affiliated with Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Windber, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Gunnlaugson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gunnlaugson

4.7

30 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
7%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 31, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Connie in Somerset, PA – Jan 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
tim leventry in windber pa – Dec 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janice Ruane in Windber, PA – Nov 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah Pfeil in Johnstown, PA – Nov 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Alice Mihalko in Windber, PA – Nov 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy Yoder in Hollsopple, PA – Oct 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Curtis Nunamaker in imler Pa – Oct 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patty T in Hollsopple, pa – Aug 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pat in Johnstown, PA – Jul 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carleen in Johnstown, PA – Jul 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ardeth fyock in Johnstown, PA – Jun 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa in Johnstown pa – May 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Connie in Johnstown, PA – Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I decided, several years ago, to focus on treatment of arthritic hips and knees. Where appropriate, minimally invasive approaches are used, including the anterior approach to the hip. The focus of my team is to provide quality, appropriate, care...read more

biography

I retired in 2017.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Dalhousie Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Memorial University

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Memorial University Of Newfoundland / College Of Medicine|memorial University Of Newfoundland / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
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Locations

Practice

Jyothi K Gella MD - Upmc321 Main St Ste 5H Johnstown, PA 15901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber

    600 Somerset Ave
    Windber, PA 15963
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

    1086 Franklin St
    Johnstown, PA 15905
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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