Family Medicine | Penn State Health
Family Medicine • Hershey, PA • 15+ locations
About
Summary: - The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group is a Penn State Health entity based in Hershey, PA, centered on the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. - Focus areas include a coordinated team approach to care through the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute and other hospital/healthcare services. - The group operates within a academic medical center setting in central Pennsylvania and emphasizes hospital-based medical care and physician liaison programs. - Contact: multiple local and toll-free numbers available for patient inquiries. If you’re specifically seeking Family Medicine at Penn State Health Hershey: - The provided material highlights the broader Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and its hospital/academic ecosystem, rather than listing a dedicated Family Medicine practice or physicians. For family medicine providers, consider checking the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center location pages or the main Penn State Health family medicine directory for a direct family medicine physician and clinic options.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, us
Phone
8002431455
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Self-pay, Insurance
Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New Patient Offer
FAQs
What services do Penn State Health family medicine doctors offer?
They provide primary care for the entire family, including preventive services, screenings, immunizations, chronic disease management, and coordination with specialists.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 78% patient experience rating (11% higher than national average)
- Birdeye: Various (mixed) (1,952 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate individual physicians
- Strong focus on active listening and patient-centered care by certain providers
- Efficient follow-up and accessibility via patient portals by some staff members
- Good overall patient experience ratings for the medical center compared to national averages
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in waiting rooms
- Concerns regarding billing practices, insurance network misinformation, and unexpected fees
- Difficulties with communication, follow-ups, and prescription refills
- Reports of doctors appearing rushed, dismissive, or lacking in communication skills during visits
"Dr. Josef has shown a lot of concern for my high prostate reading. I would highly recommend dr Josef to anyone looking for a primary care provider. I've always had a high level of respect for him. He always listens carefully to any concerns and quickly comes up with a plan to help."
— UPMC Provider Reviews (Dr. Ernest M. Josef)"The good doctors always leave :( they never return phone calls they let medications go without being refilled when thats not suppose to happen. Some medications cannot be stopped abruptly. It seems as if they really dont care about their patients..."
— Medical Group «Penn State Medical Group Fishburn Road» reviews"Only my second time here. First time Dr. wasn’t very personable. Second visit & I’m Still sitting in the little room waiting for a Dr. over 1 hour and 20 min. After my appt time! Ridiculous. Nobody has checked or apologized."
— Birdeye (Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Family and Community Medicine Residency (Hershey, PA) — Jul 21, 2025
- Yena Yoo, DO | Penn State Health — Oct 25, 2025
- Family and Community Medicine Physician | Penn State Health — Feb 5, 2026
- [PDF] Outpatient Directory - Hershey - Penn State Health — Jan 15, 2026
- Michael Partin, MD - Penn State College of Medicine — Jul 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Family Practice Center, P.C. is an independent, physician-owned primary care provider with a large Central Pennsylvania footprint (over 40 offices; 39 listed). They offer family medicine, pediatrics, counseling, onsite labs and x-rays, and acute care clinics with extended hours seven days a week, including weekend coverage for acute needs. Their patient-centered medical home model focuses on collaborative care with patients and families. They serve patients of all ages, including those in skilled nursing facilities and rural areas, and have a presence in Selinsgrove, PA, with multiple locations across Central PA. The organization emphasizes accessible primary care with both routine and acute services, and lists a Hershey area as part of its broader Central PA service network. Note: The site lists locations primarily in Central Pennsylvania; no specific Hershey, PA clinic is singled out on the provided highlights, but Hershey residents can access nearby Family Practice Center locations within the network. For the Hershey-specific visit, check the 39-office locations for the closest office.
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