Family Medicine
Family Medicine • Altoona, PA
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
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Phone
814-942-9600
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What is Family Medicine?
Family Medicine is a division of Primary Care that provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, sexes, diseases, and parts of the body. It is based on the knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and community, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC Altoona Family Physicians (Birdeye): 2.7/5 (62)
- Dr. Sean Hampton (Healthgrades): 4.3/5 (38)
- Dr. Patrick McLucas (Healthgrades): 4.2/5 (19)
- Dr. Victoria Devan (Healthgrades): 3.7/5 (6)
- Dr. Michael A. Pedone (Vitals): 2.4/5 (8)
- Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney (UPMC): 5.0/5 (41)
- Dr. Stephen Laurence Scharf (UPMC): 4.8/5 (407)
- Dr. Brett Lawrence Scharf (UPMC): 4.9/5 (31)
Patients praise
- Attentive and kind providers who listen to concerns
- Thorough explanations of medical conditions and treatments
- Positive experiences with individual physicians, particularly with follow-up communication
- Efficient care in emergency or acute medical situations
"She's an amazing doctor. The best I've ever had."
— Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney (UPMC) Patient Review"I have been here since I was 18. So 16 years and the care is always horrible. It's always a run around."
— UPMC Altoona Family Physicians Patient Review"Dr. Scharf goes above and beyond every visit I have with him. He truly takes time to listen to my concerns..."
— Dr. Stephen Scharf (UPMC) Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney, DO - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine — Nov 20, 2025
- Penn Highlands Family Medicine - Altoona — Jun 26, 2026
- Dr. Donald Michael Beckstead, MD - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — Mar 23, 2026
- Annette F. Dieso, PA-C - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — Apr 14, 2026
- Dr. Lance Joseph DO United Medical Care Altoona, PA, — Nov 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More family medicine clinics in Altoona
Summary: - The Altoona Regional Health System is a nonprofit, hospital-based health system in Altoona, PA, now operating under UPMC Altoona. It provides acute care at two campuses (Altoona and Bon Secours) with a combined 497 beds and serves over 20 Central Pennsylvania counties. - For family medicine needs in Altoona, you’ll access UPMC Altoona, which is the local provider network. The system lists multiple clinical roles and ongoing openings relevant to primary care and related specialties, but specific Family Medicine physicians aren’t named in the provided details. - Key facts: headquartered in Altoona; affiliated with UPMC; over 300 physicians and 4,000 caregivers; contact: 814-889-2011 or 800-533-8762; location: 2500 Seventh Ave or 620 Howard Ave (HQ). If you want, I can search for specific family medicine physicians at UPMC Altoona or provide a direct list of family medicine clinics within UPMC Altoona.
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