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Dr. Stephen Robbins, MD

Dr. Stephen Robbins, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Robbins, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Milwaukee, WI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

525 W River Woods Pkwy Ste 130 Milwaukee, WI 53212

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Dr. Robbins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Robbins

2.6
38 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Dismissive
I seriously considered submitting a complaint to the board of ethics - and I am a very polite and even keel person. He was dismissive to the point of rudeness, didn't ask a single question, I have to ask my questions to him when he was on his way out of the office, which annoyed him and he didn't even try to hide it. Less than two minutes. I was in shock. Complained to the clinic, but guess what, doctors ARE the bosses in the clinic, no one there to keep them in check. If you consider him as your doctor - don't. Save yourself from humiliation and blatant neglect.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 27, 2025
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Bad Customer Service
Dr. Robbin’s staff is unprofessional and incompetent and he condones their terrible customer service.I had a terrible experience going to this clinic and strongly recommend you don’t see Dr. Robbin’s!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Bad Service – Feb 23, 2025
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Not at all.
He was very dismissive and made me feel like I was an idiot. Then he recommended a pain doctor but took over a week to give me a referral and I'm still waiting. Wish I would have read the reviews beforehand and selected someone else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Karin Lorenz – Jan 18, 2025
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No bedside manner
I've never felt more disrespected in a doctor's office. He was rude, dismissive and lacked any compassion. I was basically yelled at for my entire 10 minute visit. Never go to this man.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2024
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Didn't listen at all. Rushed. Was no help. My review will be short and non-caring, like his manners.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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May 31, 2024
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Rushed and disrespectful
I’ve been struggling with my scoliosis for some time now, and came to get a referral for physical therapy and maybe a brace for my back. He gave me a once over(not a full exam), vaguely looked at my posture, looked at my chart for about a ONE MINUTE, then He proceeded to tell me that “I don’t actually have scoliosis” despite my X-rays, my chart, and my referral from my primary doctor stating other wise, and basically told me I was lying about my pain and exaggerated. The visit was maybe about 15 minutes—I barely had time to complete my paperwork. He begrudgingly gave me the referral for physical therapy, but he was very insistent that there was nothing wrong with me. 0/10 terrible experience, I left wanting to cry. If I could do zero stars I would.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mnm – Nov 03, 2022
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Absolutely horrible. I have an injury to my shoulder that with the help of a cortisone shot, is doing better. However after that we realized that I had injured my neck as well. Was referred to him. He never once touched my neck or shoulder. He sent me for dry needling which did not help. Return visit; waited 1/2 hour even though I was one of his first patients of the day. Again, never physically checked out my neck, told me that there was nothing more he could do as I don’t seem to be in much pain. WTH! How does he have a clue how much I hurt?!? He NEVER asked me. I told him I hurt constantly, but unfortunately I am developing a higher tolerance to it. DO NOT GO TO HIM!!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 09, 2021
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Waited 1.5 hours for him to show. Came storming in without my file (I've at this clinic for at least 10 years). Had no idea why I was there, even though it was a referral from one of his partners. After five minutes, said I needed a shot and that he'd refer me to someone who'd give it. When I asked where the shot was to be, he said, oh, I guess we need and MRI. Then left. Found out later that he was just back from vacation and had doubled upon his patient scheduled for that day. NEVER go back!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Ron – Nov 11, 2019
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Wonderful experience-doing very well after surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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Saw him years ago as a follow up to fusion by another doctor. He was a total inconsiderate jerk. Same mantra, nothing I can do. Bedside manner of a cobra.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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The most rude doctor I ever met.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Ms. S. – Jun 06, 2018
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Dr.Robbins is very rude, inconsiderate and I wouldn't recommend him to anyone.He did a back fusion on me four years ago.It was the first surgery and he was so rude and he explained the procedure but not the healing.Still struggling to live with it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Nika Tucker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Jun 05, 2018
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I also had a lumbar fusion from Dr. Robbins. At my year follow up I told him i was still having lots of lumbar pain and trouble walking due to right leg pain and the leg buckling on me while walking. He told me there was nothing more that could be done and I would have to learn to live with it as he walked out of the room.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Cedarburg, WI – Sep 03, 2017
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I was referred to him for neck surgery from another specialist. My first clue should of been locks on the bathrooms. The lobby and his exam had plug in heaters. When he came in he told me he didn't recommend surgery for my condition, despite all the other specialists recommendations. He ran down the other doctors and then told me to learn to live with the pain. All this without even examining me. The other thing to be aware of, he refers all surgeries to a hospital in which he partically o
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Sheboygan, WI – Jan 11, 2017
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Not a bad surgeon, but u better hope nothing goes wrong because he does NOT help with pain meds. First surgery seemed to go fine, until nerve pain returned with avengence and now im stuck in bed screaming in pain anytime i even think about moving. Cant get up, walk, go to the bathroom without screaming in pain and he refuses to give me anytning to help while i sit around waiting for a second surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Jacki P in West bend WI – Nov 02, 2016
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Dr. Stephen Robbins, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Milwaukee, WI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Orthopaedic...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Wisconsin Bone & Joint S C525 W River Woods Pkwy Ste 130 Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Office575 W River Woods Pkwy Ste 305 Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Practice

Wisconsin Bone & Joint S C.2500 N Mayfair Rd Ste 500 Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin

    475 W River Woods Pkwy
    Glendale, WI 53212
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Aurora Medical Center-Grafton

    975 Port Washington Rd
    Grafton, WI 53024
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Froedtert Hospital

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave
    Milwaukee, WI 53226
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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