Sleep Medicine - Penn State Health News
Sleep Medicine • Hershey, PA
Clinic Type
Sleep Medicine
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news@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Birdeye): 1,952 reviews (overall rating not clearly stated in snippet) (1,952 reviews)
- Dr. Walter Castro (WebMD): 5.0/5 (4 ratings (1 review shown))
- Dr. Walter Castro (Sharecare): 5.0/5 (1 review)
- Penn State Health Sleep Research and Treatment Center (Penn State Health location page): 4.9 out of 5 (Beverly, Melissa shown; platform-specific)
- Penn State Health Sleep Research And Treatment Center (Vitals practice page): No rating shown (be first to leave a review) (0 ratings shown)
Patients praise
- Some sleep staff/clinicians and visits described positively (e.g., caring, professional explanations)
- Doctor-specific reviews for sleep specialist Dr. Walter Castro are highly rated with praise for empathy and thoroughness
- General praise for the sleep center experience on community recommendations (e.g., “wonderful” for NP)
Common complaints
- Negative experiences reported at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center broadly (long waits, perceived poor care, billing/fees concerns, staffing concerns in ER)
"“He is an amazing doctor! My son has been his patient for over 6 years. He is very detailed and make sure you understand what he is saying and doing…”"
— WebMD review (Dr. Walter Castro)"“He was very professional. He made sure he spoke directly to my daughter to include her in the discussion… took his time explaining the results and answered all of my questions.”"
— Sharecare review (Dr. Walter Castro)"“Hershey Med Sleep center is wonderful. NP Beverly Azemar is my nurse and truly wonderful. I love the good work they do.”"
— Nextdoor community postSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Night waking impacts cognitive performance regardless of sleep duration - Penn State Health News — Jan 14, 2026
- College of Medicine faculty secure major research awards to advance diagnosis, treatment and prevention across key health conditions - Penn State Health News — Nov 11, 2025
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness + Prolonged Sleep-Onset Latency Linked to Increased Hypertension Risk | Sleep Review — Jul 7, 2026
- Objective sleepiness without a subjective complaint decreases hypertension risk - Penn State — Jun 3, 2026
- Trouble sleeping at night could affect more than your energy — Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group is Penn State Health’s academic medical center in Hershey, PA. It operates within the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute and offers coordinated, team-based care for heart, veins, and arteries. It is a private, active healthcare company based in central Pennsylvania, with multiple listed phone numbers for patient contact. The page emphasizes the medical center as part of Penn State Health, serving as a reference point for affiliated physicians and services rather than detailing sleep research or a dedicated Sleep Research and Treatment Center. For sleep-focused care or research, consider contacting Penn State Health or exploring associated sleep medicine services within the Penn State Health system in Hershey.
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