Orthopedic Surgery in Altoona, PA - Find a UPMC Provider
Orthopaedics • Altoona, PA
About
UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics is a private, full-service orthopedic physician practice serving Central Pennsylvania, including Altoona and Blair County. Key details: - Location: West-Central PA with multiple offices (Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Everett) - Services: Comprehensive orthopedics with a focus on concussion management and sports medicine - Contact: 814-889-3600 - Headquarters: Hollidaysburg, PA - Providers: Described as patient-friendly with elite-level care; part of UPMC Altoona network - Population served: Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Clearfield, Cambria, Centre, and Somerset counties - Website: upmc.com/services/orthopaedics/locations/west-central-pa If you’re seeking an orthopedic provider in Altoona, this group is part of UPMC Altoona’s orthopedics offerings and can be a option for specialty orthopedic care, including concussion and sports medicine.
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics
Address
3000 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone
800-533-8762
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
911 or nearest emergency department; Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours for scheduling appointments?
Need to schedule by phone? Call our scheduling team at 1-800-533-8762 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC Provider Site (Dr. Adrian Clayton): 4.9/5 (296 ratings) (61 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Site (John Vargo, PA-C): 4.9/5 (157 ratings) (41 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Site (Dr. Cameron Murphy): 4.9/5 (431 ratings) (115 reviews)
- TrustReviewers.com (UPMC Altoona Hospital Overall): 2.4/5 (115 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Jack Rocco): 4.5/5 (20 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional, knowledgeable, and attentive bedside manner reported for many individual providers
- High patient satisfaction with joint replacement and sports medicine expertise for specific surgeons
- Efficient scheduling and thorough explanations of treatment options frequently praised
- Helpful and courteous office staff
Common complaints
- Reports of feeling rushed during appointments
- Concerns regarding post-surgical follow-up and communication gaps
- Allegations of poor inpatient hospital care at UPMC Altoona (nursing responsiveness, hospital cleanliness)
- Isolated serious complaints regarding specific surgical outcomes and alleged medical negligence
"Dr. Clayton was very thorough in explaining my options. My husband and I really appreciated that. Our appointment was not rushed."
— UPMC Provider Patient Review"Went to Dr McClelland with severe left hip pain... Three months later I remain in severe pain. I went to Pittsburgh for help and found out that left hip had pulled off pelvis..."
— RateMDs Patient Review"I had a joint replaced in April and spent most of the time crying in pain because nurse flat out refused to give me my pain medication!"
— TrustReviewers.com Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. John H. Bailey, MD - Williamsport, PA - Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Apr 28, 2026
- Dr. Donald Michael Beckstead, MD - Altoona, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — Mar 23, 2026
- Kathryn Beth Graham, PA-C - Altoona, PA - Internal Medicine - Book Appointment — Jun 8, 2026
- Dr. William D. Abraham, MD - Mars, PA - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery - Book Appointment — Mar 11, 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.
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