UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care - Altoona
Urgent Care • Altoona, PA
About
Summary: The page describes Altoona Regional Health System, a nonprofit health system based in Altoona, PA, now affiliated with UPMC Altoona. It covers two acute-care hospital campuses (Altoona Hospital and Bon Secours Hospital) with a combined 497 beds, more than 200 years of care experience, 300+ physicians, ~4,000 caregivers, and 600 volunteers serving over 20 Central Pennsylvania counties. Key details include governance by a volunteer community board, headquarters in Altoona, and current open positions at UPMC Altoona (including LPN Call Center and PA/CRNP roles in Cardiology and Trauma/General Surgery). The system operates three U.S. locations under UPMC, with contact options and executive leadership such as President Fred Thursfield and Director of Quality Management Sandra Kozielec.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
300 East Plank Road, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone
814-900-4388
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Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Emergency Care
Please go to the emergency department for chest pain, heart attack, severe abdominal pain, severe headache, severe trauma or injury, shortness of breath, stroke
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
In network with most major health insurances; walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the hours for the Altoona location?
The Altoona location is open daily from 8a to 8p.
What are the hours of operation at the Altoona location?
The Altoona location is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary.
Where is the Altoona urgent care located?
300 East Plank Road, Altoona, PA 16602
What services are offered at this urgent care?
Basic lab and imaging services; treatment for coughs, colds, flu; COVID-19 testing; cuts, scrapes, rashes; x-rays; eye or ear infections; minor burns; orthopaedic evaluation; physicals; pulled or strained muscles.
Is the clinic in-network with insurance?
In network with most major health insurances.
What is the contact number for scheduling?
Scheduling team at 1-800-533-8762 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Are there on-site parking options?
Free on-site parking available.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Solv Health: 1.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- Zocdoc: 4.60 out of 5 (30 patient ratings)
- Yelp: 3.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and thorough care
- Professional and efficient medical staff
- Prompt diagnosis
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Dissatisfaction with quality of care and bedside manner
- Concerns regarding staff friendliness
"Compassionate and thorough. Just had my son there today to have a tonsil stone removed and the staff were all fantastic with him."
— UPMC-GoHealth Official Website"The doctor promptly met with me and instantly diagnosed my bronchitis."
— Yelp User Review"Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Waiting on my car was the worst part, but I understand why this is necessary."
— Solv Health User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UPMC unveils new urgent care facility in Altoona — Jul 29, 2025
- UPMC GoHealth urgent care opens in Altoona — Jul 29, 2025
- UPMC, GoHealth introduce partnership for urgent care | News, Sports, Jobs - Altoona Mirror — Jul 30, 2025
- UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care Launches, Expanding Access to On-Demand Care — Aug 7, 2025
- UPMC unveils new urgent care facility in Altoona | Alleghanies — Jul 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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