Dermatology in Altoona, PA - ProviderMatch - Find a UPMC Provider
Dermatology • Altoona, PA
Clinic Type
Dermatology
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18005338762
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 4.1/5 (9 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.2/5 (16 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.9/5 (18 reviews)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Portal: 4.9/5 (376 ratings/91 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Portal (Laurie Ann Powell-Isenberg, PA-C): 4.9/5
Patients praise
- professional, kind, and compassionate bedside manner
- clear communication and thorough explanations of conditions and treatment options
- efficient, friendly, and helpful office staff in many instances
- high patient satisfaction ratings for specific providers on official UPMC portal
- willingness to take time to answer all questions and address concerns
Common complaints
- scheduling issues and difficulty getting appointments
- dismissive or uncaring staff behavior
- reports of perceived medical mismanagement or misdiagnosis
- limited face-time with the actual physician, with excessive reliance on physician assistants (PAs)
- long wait times or feeling rushed during appointments
"Dr. Vanness is very professional yet warm and friendly. She gave me two options to treat a skin concern of mine. She explained both options clearly to me."
— Healthgrades"Dr. Vanness takes time to answer all my questions & makes me feel comfortable to express any of my concerns. She is a great listener & I highly recommend her to all my family & friends!"
— UPMC Provider Portal"Pawns me off to a PA most of the time. ... Delayed biopsy of lesions that a year later were so deep that I had to have Mohs surgery..."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Katrina L. Pipetti, PA-C - Altoona, PA - Dermatology, Immunodermatology, Pediatric Dermatology - Book Appointment — Jun 9, 2026
- Kathryn Beth Graham, PA-C - Altoona, PA - Internal Medicine - Book Appointment — Jun 8, 2026
- Annette F. Dieso, PA-C - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — Apr 14, 2026
- Dr. Donald Michael Beckstead, MD - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — Mar 23, 2026
- Crystal Jean Loose, PA-C - Williamsport, PA - Cutaneous (Skin) Medical Oncology, Dermatology, Immunodermatology, Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology - Book Appointment — May 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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ALTOONA DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES is a small dermatology medical practice headquartered in Altoona, PA, operating since 1991. They offer skin care services (including cosmetic dermatology) and have 3 offices in Altoona, PA. Key details: - Address: 1101 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602 (HQ) - Phone: (814) 943-9879 - Industry: Medical Practices / Dermatology - Website: altoonadermatology.com - Workforce: 1-10 employees (1 shown in records) - Web presence: ~971 monthly visits (high bounce but low duration per visit) If you’re seeking local dermatology care in Altoona, this practice appears to be a longstanding option with basic information available. For more specifics (services, providers, hours), visit their site or contact them directly.
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