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Dr. Walter Peppelman Jr, MD

Dr. Walter Peppelman Jr, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Peppelman Jr, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1985. He is affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

820 Sir Thomas Ct Harrisburg, PA 17109
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(717) 652-9555

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Peppelman Jr specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Peppelman Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peppelman Jr

3.0
23 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
43%
43%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
43%
43%

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Had severe pain and headaches due to arthritis in my neck. Dr Peppleman operated and removed the arthritis and 2 deteriorated discs, replaced the disc with bone and installed a plate to stabilize my neck. That was 4 years ago and I am completely satisfied with the results: no neck pain, increased mobility and no headaches. I highly recommend Dr Peppleman.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
TRex – Aug 28, 2021
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I knew Dr. Peppelman when he was a medical student, as a physician practicing in the same city, I heard nothing but positive feedback from his patients for 25 years. Then I had a herniated disc, and then another, associated with severe pain and inability to walk. The wait time in his office was minimal, his staff was excellent, and he was a no-nonsense doc, and tells it like it is, I needed surgery. I agreed and had immediate relief when I woke up, it's been 4 years and doing well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Ray Sharretts – Jun 26, 2018
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Had back surgery (khyphoplasty) and felt much better as soon as the anesthesia wore off! Dr. Peppelman consulted my MRI each time I asked a question and pointed out how he came to his conclusions. A cut above other Drs. I had seen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Landisburg, PA – Sep 19, 2017
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Very ignorant and abrasive! Never ran any other tests besides an MRI and because it didn't show anything he blew me off to pain management for 8 months then when they ran tests on me and found tears in discs then he wanted to do my surgery! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? NO WAY! I would never refer anyone to him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
28 others found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Walter Peppelman Jr, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Harrisburg, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1985. He is affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Arlington A Div. of the Orthopedic Institute of PA820 Sir Thomas Ct Harrisburg, PA 17109
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Practice

UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals2501 N 3rd St Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Harrisburg

    111 S Front St
    Harrisburg, PA 17101
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

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

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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