Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sara Orr joins WVU Medicine

GREENSBURG, Pa., Nov. 12, 2026 – WVU Medicine's Latrobe Hospital has announced that Sara Orr, M.D., has joined Orthopedics and Sports Medicine as an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in sports medicine.

Dr. Orr completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys, California. She also earned her M.D., with distinction in research, at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, preceded by her B.S. in bioengineering with distinction and honors from Pennsylvania State University, University Park. She is board-eligible for orthopedics and sports medicine.

“It’s an honor to join WVU Medicine and to care for the needs of the community through orthopedic surgery,” Orr said. “Whether treating conditions or repairing injuries, I’m committed to providing patients with their best outcomes.”

Her career includes published research, medically focused volunteer experience, and medical coverage for club and high school football teams.

Orr is accepting new patients, primarily ages 18 and older, but will also see pediatric patients ages 12 and older, particularly for sports medicine. She will see patients at The Square at Latrobe, 100 Excela Health Drive, Suite 204, Latrobe, and 410 Pellis Road, Suite 2B, Greensburg.

To learn more, visit WVU Medicine Latrobe Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine online, or call 724-539-6311 to make an appointment.

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