Mount Nittany Health Ear, Nose, & Throat - Altoona
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) • Altoona, PA • Since 1902
About
Mount Nittany Health is a nonprofit community health system based in State College, PA, with a 260-bed Mount Nittany Medical Center and over 220 providers. It offers primary and specialty care, wellness programs, health screenings, and educational events to improve local health. The organization operates 13 offices across central Pennsylvania, including locations in State College, Bellefonte, and surrounding areas, and is planning an Outpatient Center and Patient Tower project. For Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) services in Altoona, Mount Nittany Health participates in regional collaborations and staffing through nearby facilities; however, the provided information does not specify an ENT-specific Altoona location. If you need ENT services specifically in Altoona, consider checking nearby Mount Nittany Health or affiliated providers in Altoona or nearby networks.
Clinic Type
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
Address
3341 Beale Avenue, Altoona, PA, USA
Phone
+18149445357
MyMNH@MountNittany.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 8:00 am–5:00 pm; Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the hours today?
Hours today: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday hours?
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday hours?
Saturday: Closed
Sunday hours?
Sunday: Closed
Monday hours?
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday hours?
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday hours?
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday hours?
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google via Birdeye: 3.0/5.0 (49 reviews)
- Vitals (for Dr. Robert Caughey): 4.4/5.0 (19 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional and effective treatment for certain patients, including successful removal of foreign objects
- Some providers described as clear, thorough, and effective in diagnosing and explaining procedures
- Supportive and caring experiences reported by some individuals with specific staff members
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching the office by phone or obtaining timely communication/responses
- Perceived rudeness or lack of care from staff and specific providers
- Long wait times for test results or lack of follow-up
- Concerns regarding clinical outcomes and post-operative care quality
"My mother has been waiting on results on a CAT scan for weeks now— ... no communication whatsoever from the office. My dad has called several times and is told “they have new software to call back in a few weeks“ ... Do not go here if you want any kind of professional care."
— Birdeye (Review)"Had an impromptu trip for a part of an eraser stuck in my kiddos ear. He was petrified and panicked and the doctor was AMAZING. Got it out painlessly and quickly, all while reassuring my son. I was so impressed."
— Birdeye (Review)"Rude, inconsiderate, know it all who doesn't seem to know a whole lot. Doesn't care about his patients whatsoever."
— Vitals (Review for Dr. Caughey)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mount Nittany Health Ear, Nose, & Throat - Altoona — Jun 2, 2026
- Ear, Nose, and Throat providers near Altoona, PA — Jun 18, 2026
- Robert Caughey, MD | Ear, Nose, and Throat | State College, PA — May 22, 2026
- Mount Nittany Health Ear, Nose, & Throat - Altoona, PA - MapQuest — Nov 7, 2025
- Robert Caughey, MD - 3341 Beale Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania - Yelp — Sep 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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