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Summary: - Altoona Regional Health System is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Altoona, PA, serving Blair County and surrounding areas. It operates two hospital campuses (Altoona Hospital Campus and Bon Secours Hospital Campus) with a combined licensed bed count of 497. - The system emphasizes long-standing community service, with more than 200 years of care experience and over 300 physicians, 4,000 caregivers, and 600 volunteers across Central Pennsylvania. - Key practical details: headquarters at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601; main contact numbers include 814-889-2011 and 800-533-8762; patient services and administrative operations support a wide range of medical specialties, including endocrinology. - Open roles related to cardiology, trauma/general surgery, and other clinical areas indicate active clinical staffing needs. - Website: upmc.com/locations/hospitals/altoona (UPMC Altoona) with multiple regional offices in Altoona. Note: The page references Altoona Regional Health System’s structure, workforce, and facilities, but does not provide specific physician profiles for Dr. Haleh Haerian, MD. For endocrinology-specific details or Dr. Haerian’s availability in Altoona, please consult UPMC Altoona’s endocrinology department or contact the provided numbers.

Clinic Type

Endocrinology

Address

1414 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602

Phone

814-946-1655

Email

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (scheduling team hours mentioned as 1-800-533-8762 during 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Telehealth

Available (patient portals for secure messaging and telehealth features)

Services Offered

  • Endocrinology

Team

  • Haleh Haerian, Board Certified in Internal Medicine; Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism — MD, Endocrinology

Insurance & Payment

  • UPMC for Life
  • UPMC for You
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas
  • Cigna
  • Gateway
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health America
  • Health America / Advantra
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Independent Health
  • Medical Mutual of OH
  • Medicare
  • PA Health And Wellness
  • PA Medical Assistance
  • Palmetto
  • Tricare
  • Unison
  • United Healthcare
  • Veterans Choice

Please call the provider's office to verify insurance coverage.

Languages Spoken

FAQs

Need help scheduling? Call 814-946-1655

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In-Network Plans

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • UPMC Provider Portal: 4.6 out of 5 stars
  • US News Doctors: 4 out of 5 stars (85 ratings)
  • Healthgrades: 2.1 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)
  • FindaTopDoc / RateMDs: 3.0 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in endocrinology
  • Thoroughness in explaining diagnoses, lab work, and treatment options
  • Professionalism and dedication to patient care
  • Positive outcomes and effective symptom management for many patients

Common complaints

  • Appointments can feel rushed or hurried
  • Some patients perceive a lack of bedside manner or dismissiveness
  • Occasional concerns about wait times or scheduling efficiency

"Dr. Halarian was absolutely amazing. She took my concerns and symptoms very seriously and did amazing explaining the diagnoses and lab work."

UPMC Provider Review

"Appointment was rushed the whole time. Didn't feel like I could ask questions without being pushed through visit. Physician is not very understanding and deflects questions..."

UPMC Provider Review

"I have never gone to a doctor that was as rude and dismissive as she is. I've met doctors with no bedside manner, but she lacks basic empathy and respect..."

Healthgrades Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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