Stephen Waterford, MD

Stephen Waterford, MD, is a highly skilled and board-certified specialist in cardiac surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Operating out of UPMC Hamot Flagship CVT Surgeons in Erie, PA, Dr. Waterford brings extensive expertise and experience to his practice. He is affiliated with several esteemed medical institutions, including UPMC Passavant, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Hamot, and UPMC Presbyterian.

Education and Training:

- Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine

- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School and University of California San Francisco

- Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School

Dr. Waterford is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, ensuring that his patients receive the highest standard of care in both general and specialized surgical procedures.

Patient Experience:

Patients have reported a range of experiences with Dr. Waterford. Many appreciate his attentive listening skills, informative nature, and the time he takes to ensure they are comfortable with their care. They commend his bedside manner and straightforward approach, often feeling safe and secure under his care. However, feedback also includes instances where patients felt their concerns were not fully addressed or that the doctor seemed distracted.

Patient Reviews:

- "Dr. Waterford always listens to my needs and is very informative when answering my questions. He takes the time to make sure I feel comfortable about my care."

- "I certainly would recommend Dr. Waterford to anyone. Very much liked his bedside manner and his straightforward approach."

- "Dr. Waterford explained the recovery process in clear and easy-to-understand terms."

- "The physician was not informative and only addressed my dad's issue briefly. He didn't address the main problem we were there for. He stated he didn't have all the information and it didn't appear that he was concerned about the main reason we were there."

- "Dr. Waterford is an excellent surgeon and an amazing person. I felt safe and secure in his care. He was always patient and gave me time to answer any questions any time."

- "I feel that I wasn't given the time I needed to have more detailed information given to me. I don't know why I saw the doctor that came in."

- "Dr. seemed distracted when he came in. He kept saying that I was doing good. I had to ask him exactly what surgery he did. He then wanted to know what pharmacy I used as he was going to order a new med. I told him that the nursing home took care of the meds and he still ordered it at Walmart pharmacy."

Despite some mixed reviews, Dr. Waterford remains a trusted and respected figure in his field, known for his surgical expertise and dedication to patient care. Patients seeking specialized cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical care can expect a high level of professionalism and skill from Dr. Stephen Waterford, MD.