Robin Gossum, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group
English
Adolescent 12-17, Adult 18-65, Older Adult >65
4.6/5 Read Reviews

Meet Robin Gossum, MD

Dr. R. Sann Gossum is an orthopedic surgeon with CHRISTUS St. Vincent Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Associates. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine.


Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Health Plan

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Coventry - First Health / Aetna - GFAST
  • Healthnet Federal Services
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Choicecare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • Optum (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  • Presbyterian
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • Western Sky Community Care

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: American Sports Medicine Institute

Residency: Campbell Foundation-University of Tennessee

Medical Education: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.6
  • Listened Carefully 4.6
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.6
  • Spent Enough Time 4.4
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.7

Patient reviews (162)

5.0

Good

5.0

All the people that help me were real good to me

5.0

Very please with my experience.

5.0

Continue to stay on top of it

4.0

Provider is great. Follow up with scheduling an appointment for surgery is very bad.

5.0

Treated my very well.

4.0

I don't have additional feedback

5.0

Will recommend to other people, great job

5.0

He's great

4.0

It was ok

5.0

I’m very satisfied with the services Dr. gave me . Not hurting at all .

5.0

Nice person

5.0

Office staff is very friendly and Dr. Gossum always runs on time and very efficient.

5.0

Nice doc (Gossum). Knew what he was talking about.

5.0

Very professional

5.0

Keep up the good work

4.0

Learn more about empathy :) No talking for me but I’m sure there’s more patients who can really need someone’s word to keep being positive or just to understand what the people is thinking. Just saying :)

5.0

Dr. Gossum is an exemplary physician.

4.0

Very good

4.0

All was fast and was on time

5.0

Thank you!!

5.0

I am going back for a follow up appointment and hopefully everything goes well! The entire staff was very kind and helpful!

4.0

He was good.

5.0

I want to keep him as my orthopedic doctor.

4.0

So far it's good

5.0

I feel very confident with this medical practitioner.

4.0

I didnt feel validated with my explanation of symptoms

5.0

no complaints or suggestions for improvemet

5.0

I feel I am in the best of hands with Dr. Gossum and his staff.

5.0

A+

3.0

Instructions on the paperwork were different than what the doctor stated in the post-op check up. A bit frustrating.

5.0

Thanks to you and all of the surgical team… Hard to believe I called the experience fun

2.0

Take some time to give the patients more information on the surgery. I am not a doctor.

3.0

Providers demeanor was dismissive at times during various points throughout the visits.

5.0

Nurse who ordered MRI ordered it for left shoulder but the right is where I have a problem

5.0

Excellent care

4.0

Great service

5.0

No changes are necessary things run smooth.

4.0

N/A

5.0

I would have him do surgery on me again if needed.

5.0

Only issue was the floor in my room was very dirty. Needed to be swept and mopped

5.0

Inlists trust

4.0

Thank you doctor

5.0

Always personable and approachable

5.0

See my explanation with the first question in this survey.

5.0

Very satisfying experience

2.0

Go read some journals or at least know your market and specific procedures.

5.0

They are great

3.0

I do not feel like I want to go back.

5.0

Thank you

4.0

I was quite happy with Dr Gossum but not the nurse staff. I received snotty remarks when I asked to be taken to the outside door and the bathroom.

5.0

It was a good professional experience

5.0

I think that covers it all.

5.0

Dr. Gossum was great and was a good listener.

5.0

Thank you so much for the attention and thoroughness of the care.

5.0

Was very caring

4.0

I appreciate the time spent and his willingness to work with me.

5.0

I appreciated Dr. Gossum's consultation and plan for a way forward.

4.0

Special thank to all office personnel as well.

5.0

The techs who assist Dr. Gossum were caring and highly competent.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

He is an excellent doctor.

5.0

As I've gotten older I see how important patience is from health care providets as well as the patient being calm as well

5.0

Great job!

4.0

I liked the visit and info.

5.0

See you soon

5.0

Office staff is great and friendly.

5.0

No complaints

5.0

He’s great

4.0

at least he was up front about not knowing about knees.

5.0

Upon reflecting more on my condition and Dr. Gossum's input I may email him with another question.

5.0

Visit went very well. Doctor was professional and explained diagnose so layman could understand.

5.0

Thanks look forward to working with you in the future

5.0

Can't add a thing.

3.0

After having an MRI done and being told by a Doctor that he doesn't agree with the results of the MRI is pretty disappointing. Especially considering I am in pain at night all the time with my shoulder.

5.0

I felt like I was in good hands with Dr Gossum.

4.0

More detailed and thorough information about my son’s procedure and recovery would be appreciated

5.0

Not have feedback like I said everything was good you guys were every good on everything thank you

5.0

Rotator cuff surgery is intense and Dr Gossum has helped make it manageable to the point that I look forward to having my right done.

4.0

Lucia

4.0

Good guy and very respectful and kind.

5.0

Very easy to understand and recommendation appropriate.

5.0

I would feel positive about any future dealings.

5.0

Great Doctor and Staff!

5.0

Very pleased with provider and office staff

4.0

very efficient.

5.0

I just want to thank him for the care he took in helping me and getting me back on my 🐾 feet again.

5.0

Keep up the good work. Happy Holidays🌲

5.0

Like doctor

5.0

They are good providers

4.0

Excellent doctor

5.0

Visits are always explained to my understanding

2.0

no interaction.

3.0

I enjoyed going in and getting my visit taken care of and was out in no time

5.0

Than you for me having a positive experience during my appointment.

5.0

I was very pleased with him. Explained everything and made my visit very pleasant.

5.0

I trust his judgement and his impressive experience.

3.0

N/A

1.0

HE IS A ROBOT NO EMPATHY NO SELF-AWARENESS WILL NEVER USE CHRISTUS AGAIN!!! TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME.

3.0

I hope we can have a more positive interaction next time.

5.0

Very efficient and professional

5.0

Conversations in the Examination Room are as rated above with the two individuals.

5.0

It would be a good practice for the Medical Assistant to go over initial form with patient to make sure info is correct before entering into the record.

2.0

Simply because I'm not receiving expensive surgery does not preclude you from treating me with respect!

5.0

Good guy!

5.0

Always great care and personable.

5.0

Job well done. Thank you.

3.0

very impersonal visit ...

5.0

Support staff and Assistanants very caring.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

I am so lucky to have such a compassionate and great Doctor who takes his time with you and never rushes you out the door.

4.0

It would have been nice to have a clearer plan of treatment before I left.

5.0

Have another appt on Tues and am looking forward

5.0

Doctor is professional and personable and considerate.

5.0

I’m satisfied with procedure results and care I recieved

5.0

Excellent doctor. Top-Notch!

5.0

I always leave 100% better than when i walk in.

5.0

Thank you for the confidence that you have given me moving forward and for the wonderful care!

5.0

thanks for all you do Dr. Gossum

5.0

All good

5.0

The Dr. is a straight shooter on the facts of my condition

5.0

It’s was one of my best medical experience that give me contort and confidence

5.0

He explained everything and made me feel comfortable with my office visit. Explained my surgery in detail very friendly and professional and very knowledgeable

4.0

Glad to have Doctors working

5.0

This was workmans comp

5.0

English is my second language and I believe I comprehend everything that was told me by the Dr. And there may have been a lack in my memory to ask for information being forgetful like the Visit Report being address on two injuries to two different insurances. Assumed it to be a basic procedure.

5.0

Well thank you for your professionalism

3.0

I feel he should have taken more time explaining procedures and possible side effects of injection

5.0

One of the best doctors I have had!

5.0

Excellent help for my problem.

5.0

highly recommend Dr. Gossum

2.0

I want a second opinion. I may have to go to Presbyterian where they may have more time to assess my injury and provide alternatives.

1.0

he just told me what i needed to do next. he didn't explain anything to me.

5.0

I would like an opportunity to ask questions that did not occur to me at the time of the appointment.

5.0

First-rate.

5.0

I had another MRI for my left knee and I hope he will be my Doctor.

5.0

Thank you for making me feel safe

5.0

None

4.0

I need to have my MRI results explained to me and Xray

1.0

do not feel this doctor is competent.

5.0

Overall great experience with Dr. Gossum and the clinic

3.0

Told me on the first visit I didn’t know what I was talking about. The MRI proved me right. He didn’t apologise just kept taking down to me. Not a good experience. I won’t be back.

5.0

excellent doctor!

1.0

I need immediate response and resolution.

4.0

Perhaps after surgery.

5.0

Always a good experience

5.0

One of the best MDs I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

5.0

I have no problem with the Dr. Just someone in his staff.

5.0

Great bed side manner

5.0

Excellent service.

5.0

Dr Gossum and staff are awesome. And I will be back.

4.0

Said we were responsible for bringing up questions about pain management

5.0

Will highly recommend to family and friends

4.0

I think NM is behind in offering pain relief that leads to healing.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

Keep up the great work.

4.0

Went well!

5.0

Glad I found a great doctor and would go back if I had an injury.

5.0

None

5.0

He is a brilliant Doctor

5.0

A Dr. That you can trust.

5.0

Dr. Gossum answered my questions objectively and carefully.