25 of the Best Urologists Near Me in Altoona, PA | MediFind
Urology • Altoona, PA
Clinic Type
Urology
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610-981-6000
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC providers (via UPMC provider profile): 4.7 out of 5 (169 ratings, 50 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 2.8 ((review count not shown in snippet))
- WebMD: 3.0 (8 ratings)
- Vitals: 3.7 (6 ratings with 1 written review)
- RateMDs: 4.0 (3 reviews (Dr. Steven O. Bossinger))
- RateMDs: 3.3 (2 reviews (Dr. Theodore E. Belis))
Patients praise
- Some patients describe good communication and that the doctor takes time to listen (example: Dr. Bhattu).
- Some patient reviews mention procedures being well explained and the doctor taking time (example: RateMDs review for Dr. Bossinger).
Common complaints
- Some reviews indicate low overall ratings and/or patient dissatisfaction (e.g., Healthgrades for Dr. Belis; WebMD for Dr. Kansal; Vitals for Dr. Kansal).
- One RateMDs review alleges serious care failures leading to severe outcomes (malpractice claim about not giving a urine test).
"“Dr Bhatu is the best , takes time to listen & answering any questions I have, really took excellent care of me”"
— UPMC provider profile for Dr. Amit Satish Bhattu"“Dr. Bossinger removed a kidney stone for my son via inserting a stent. The procedure was well explained and the doctor took the time to li…”"
— RateMDs listing for urologists in Altoona, PA (Dr. Steven O. Bossinger excerpt)"“Went 33 months and never gave a urine test to my brother thus bro lost bladder and prostrate. Verdict at trial = malpractice.”"
— RateMDs listing for urologists in Altoona, PA (Dr. Theodore E. Belis excerpt)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Howard Ipanza Miller, MD - Port Matilda, PA - Urology — May 27, 2026
- Dr. Franklin I. Margolis, MD - Williamsport, PA - Urology — Feb 11, 2026
- Dr. Alyssa Park, MD - Danville, PA - Urology — Jun 3, 2026
- Dr. Vanessa L. Elliott, MD - Hershey, PA - Urology - Book Appointment — Mar 24, 2026
- Carlo Gardner, PA-C - Williamsport, PA - Urology - Book Appointment — Apr 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: - The page describes Altoona Regional Health System, a nonprofit health system based in Altoona, PA, now part of UPMC Altoona. - Key facts: two hospital campuses (Altoona Hospital and Bon Secours Hospital), licensed for 497 beds, serving 20+ counties in Central Pennsylvania. - Organization: formed in 2004 from Altoona and Bon Secours-Holy Family, governed by a volunteer community board; active, nonprofit health care system. - People and operations: 136 employees; part of UPMC with multiple contact numbers and a presence on LinkedIn; open positions include LPN Call Center and PA/CRNP roles in Cardiology, Trauma/General Surgery, and BMA Cardiology. - Locations: main offices in Altoona, PA (HQ at 620 Howard Ave) and 2500 Seventh Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. - Notable detail: history and scale emphasize traditional acute-care services with over 200 years of health care experience across affiliated physicians and staff. If you’re specifically seeking Urology providers in Altoona under UPMC: - This page is about Altoona Regional Health System (UPMC Altoona) in general, not a list of Urology specialists. For Urology providers in Altoona, search within UPMC Altoona’s physician directory or contact the location directly at 814-889-2011 for urology-specific physicians and appointment availability.
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