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Summary: - UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics is a private, full-service orthopedic practice serving Central Pennsylvania, including Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Clearfield, Cambria, Centre, and Somerset counties. - Location and contact: 4 offices in Pennsylvania, including Hollidaysburg (601 Hawthorne Dr, Suite 2200) and Altoona (801 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601). Phone: 814-889-3600. - Focus areas: orthopedics, concussion program, sports medicine; emphasizes patient-friendly care and elite patient experience. - Note: The listing targets the Altoona area and surrounding counties; it does not indicate a Johnstown-specific location, and the provided offices are in Hollidaysburg and Altoona. If searching specifically for Johnstown, consider nearby UPMC orthopaedics or other Johnstown-area providers within the UPMC network.

Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

1221 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904; Somerset location: 126 East Church Street, Suite 2100, Somerset, PA 15501; additional: 101 Regent Court, State College, PA 16801; 3000 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602

Phone

800-533-8762

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Emergency department available; for immediate help with a mental health crisis, call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Services Offered

Team

  • Steven D. Wess, PA-C — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Vincent E. Vena, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Oleg Cooley, PA-C — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • William Andrew Tyndall, MD, PhD — Orthopedic Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What are the hours for scheduling and appointments?

Not specified on the page.

How can I contact the scheduling team?

Call the scheduling team at 800-533-8762.

Are there adult and pediatric Orthopedic Surgery providers available?

Yes; the page mentions adult and pediatric providers and scheduling appointments online.

Where are the Orthopedic Surgery providers located?

UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1221 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904.

Is there a university affiliation for some providers?

Some providers are listed with affiliations to University Orthopedics Center and UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • UPMC Providers (Dr. Vincent E. Vena, MD): 4.8 out of 5 (46 ratings, 6 reviews (as shown on provider page))
  • UPMC Providers (Oleg Cooley, PA-C): 4.9 out of 5 (182 ratings, 46 reviews (as shown on provider page))

Patients praise

  • Thorough explanations and clear communication
  • Caring/helpful bedside manner
  • Positive surgical outcomes (e.g., knee replacement; healing progress)
  • Feeling listened to and having next steps explained

Common complaints

  • At least one review implying the provider did not listen to concerns or did not seem to understand the patient’s issues

"“Dr. Vena was very thorough and detailed in his review of my injury. An excellent experience.”"

UPMC provider page for Dr. Vincent E. Vena, MD (Johnstown, PA)

"“This was my first time seeing Dr. Vena and he was absolutely the best. Listened to my concerns and have through explanation of next steps…”"

UPMC provider page for Dr. Vincent E. Vena, MD (Johnstown, PA)

"“Dr. Cooley was amazing!!!! He was very thorough and explained everything. He put my mind at ease & was very caring.”"

UPMC provider page for Oleg Cooley, PA-C

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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