Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest
Surgery • Allentown, PA
About
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest is the main campus of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) located in Allentown, PA. LVHN is a nonprofit health system with 6,470 employees and about $7.7B annual revenue, headquartered in Allentown. The network operates 12 facilities across the United States (and internationally in the description) but the Cedar Crest campus serves as the central Allentown location within LVHN’s 16-county service area in Pennsylvania. For Cedar Crest specifics, LVHN’s Allentown campus at 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103, is the headquarters address listed.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
1200 South Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18103-6202 United States
Phone
(610) 402-8000
402care@jefferson.edu
Opening Hours
24 hours
Telehealth
Virtual care available (as indicated by chart/virtual care link)
Emergency Care
Yes, Level I trauma center
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Open 24 hours
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BerksConnect/Owldali aggregated review data: 2.9 out of 5 stars (based on 819-844 reviews)
- Healthgrades/US News & World Report: 69% to 88% recommend rate (varies by source/survey)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, caring, and professional nursing and medical staff in many departments
- Appreciation for life-saving interventions and expert surgical care
- Cleanliness of the facility in certain areas
- Helpful and professional communication from specific identified providers
- Strong patient recommendation rates, with some sources reporting upwards of 69% to 88% willingness to recommend
Common complaints
- Long emergency department wait times and lack of communication
- Confusing, delayed, or surprise billing practices and aggressive collections
- Inconsistent care coordination and unclear explanations of treatment plans
- Unprofessional or dismissive behavior from some individual staff members
- Inadequate discharge planning and post-care support
- Facility cleanliness and maintenance concerns in some areas
- Limited or inconsistent food options for specific dietary needs
"$957 TO WAIT 5 hours in the ER TO BE MISDIAGNOSED … then they add a $144 fee, saying it’s overhead."
— BerksConnect Review 24"Their billing department delays claims … bills come 2-3 years later … quick to send you to collections without even a letter."
— BerksConnect Review 5"The positive reviews for Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest highlight the exceptional care and compassion provided by the staff. Reviewers praised the professionalism and attentiveness of the nurses and medical team."
— Owldali Hospital SummarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest Receives Highest Recognition for Improving Vascular Care for Patients | Lehigh Valley Health Network — Jul 18, 2025
- LVH–Cedar Crest Recognized by NRC With Top Patient Experience Award | Lehigh Valley Health Network — Oct 28, 2025
- Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest Earns Top National Rating for Cardiothoracic Surgery | Lehigh Valley Health Network — Aug 25, 2025
- Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest First in Pa. to Earn Geriatric Surgery Verification | The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley — Jul 17, 2025
- LVHN completes renovations at Cedar Crest birthing center — Feb 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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