General Surgery in Altoona, PA - Find a UPMC Provider
General Surgery • Altoona, PA
About
Find a UPMC Altoona general surgery provider. - UPMC Altoona (Altoona Regional Health System) is a nonprofit health system in Altoona, PA, with two hospital campuses (Altoona Hospital Campus and Bon Secours Campus) and 497 licensed beds. - The system is part of UPMC and serves Blair County and surrounding areas, offering general surgical services among its departments. - Open positions related to surgery include PA/CRNP and ACNP roles in trauma/general surgery, indicating active surgical/trauma coverage in the Altoona site. - Contact and locations: - 2500 Seventh Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 - 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 (HQ) - Phone: 814-889-2011 (central), additional lines as listed If you’re seeking a specific general surgeon at UPMC Altoona, I can search for individual providers (by name, specialty, or location) or help you contact the hospital to schedule.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
1414 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone
1-800-533-8762
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the hours for scheduling appointments?
Scheduling team available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call the scheduling team at 1-800-533-8762 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
What should I do in a medical emergency?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
How can I access mental health crisis help?
Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Scot Currie): 4.9/5 (24 reviews (144 ratings))
- UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Cory Kutruff): 4.8/5 (26 reviews (114 ratings))
- UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Matthew Newlin): 4.7/5 (27 reviews (124 ratings))
- UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Howard Black): 4.7/5 (12 reviews (67 ratings))
- UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Neil Kaneshiki): 4.8/5 (18 reviews (92 ratings))
- UPMC Provider Profile (Corey Kalinyak, PA-C): 4.9/5 (5 reviews (35 ratings))
Patients praise
- Highly rated, professional, and knowledgeable surgeons
- Positive bedside manner and clear communication from providers
- Patients feel cared for and respected by specific surgical specialists
- Effective and life-changing surgical outcomes reported
Common complaints
- Long wait times in emergency and clinical settings
- Concerns regarding billing and insurance transparency
- Perceived lack of clear answers or dismissiveness from some medical staff
- Reports of poor experiences with hospital facility management and staff conduct
"Dr. Currie from day 1 was supportive, took me on as a patient, and because of that I am back on my weight loss journey with positive results."
— UPMC Patient Review"Dr Kudruff is an amazing physician. I have never had a doctor who informed his patients so well or was so caring. I am sorry I can only give him a five--he is a definite ten."
— UPMC Patient Review"One star is too much! ...I will die first before I go to this hospital again!"
— TrustReviewers.com Patient Review (General Hospital Experience)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Donald Michael Beckstead, MD - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — Mar 23, 2026
- Dr. Chinh N. Pham, MD - Harrisburg, PA - General Surgery - Book Appointment — Jul 16, 2025
- Dr. Melissa Pastoressa, MD - York, PA - General Surgery - Book Appointment — Mar 31, 2026
- Dr. David W Ho, MD - Altoona, PA - Cardiology, Electrophysiology - Book Appointment — Apr 29, 2026
- Annette F. Dieso, PA-C - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — Apr 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More general surgery clinics in Altoona
General Surgery at UPMC Altoona (Altoona Regional Health System) - Overview: UPMC Altoona (Altoona Regional Health System) is a nonprofit, two-campus, acute-care hospital system in Altoona, PA, serving Blair County and surrounding areas. It has a combined 497 beds across its Altoona and Bon Secours campuses and employs around 136 staff. - Relevance to general surgery: The system provides a broad range of medical services across multiple departments, including surgery. Current open positions include PA/CRNP roles in Trauma/General Surgery, indicating active general surgery services and clinical opportunities. - Locations: Main campuses at 2500 Seventh Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, and 620 Howard Avenue (HQ), Altoona, PA 16601. - About the network: Part of UPMC; affiliated with a large physician base (over 300 physicians) and extensive health system resources across central Pennsylvania. - How to explore further: Check current job postings for PA/CRNP roles in Trauma/General Surgery or contact the Altoona location for specifics on general surgery services, including available procedures, surgeons, and intake processes. General inquiries: 814-889-2011.
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