
Independence Health System
General Surgery • Lewistown, PA
About
Independence Health System (IHSG) is a nonprofit health system based in Greensburg, PA, with five hospitals and about 7,000+ employees serving a 10-county region in Western Pennsylvania. It offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, palliative care, surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health care, plus an extensive network of primary care physicians. Locations include Greensburg (HQ), Latrobe, and Mt. Pleasant, with several clinical/occupational opportunities across Pennsylvania. Notably, IHSG’s Westmoreland Hospital recently earned a Silver Designation from the PA Perinatal Quality Collaborative for maternal care. For general surgery specifics or surgeon availability in Western PA, IHSG represents a regional option within the Lewistown/Western PA area, though Lewistown itself is not listed as a current IHSG location. Pleasant could be relevant options to contact for surgical care.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
General Surgery offices and clinics listed across Independence Health System locations (Butler, Clarion, Greensburg, etc.)
Phone
283-6666
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What options are available for general surgery?
A range of minimally invasive and traditional procedures with a multidisciplinary treatment plan.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Edward Ridings III): 4.0 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Armstrong): 5.0 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Edward Ridings III): 3.1 out of 5 stars (8 ratings and reviews)
- US News (Dr. Andrew J. Szabo): 4 out of 5 stars (16 reviews)
Patients praise
- Individual surgeons often receive high patient ratings for care and expertise
- Many patients report positive surgical outcomes and compassionate care from providers
- Convenience of local access to general surgery services
Common complaints
- Reports of understaffing and high-stress work environments within the system
- Dissatisfaction with administrative staff and communication
- Specific complaints regarding billing practices
- Isolated negative patient feedback regarding prioritization of certain procedures
"Dr Armstrong was highly recommended to me by others and I would also recommend to others. He was wonderful!"
— Healthgrades"I've noticed a severe decline in their care, customer service, and basic compassion... Independence Health System is an absolute mess. Your patients shouldn't feel like an inconvenience."
— LocalityBiz (IHS OB/GYN)"Dr Goldstein is very compassionate and really cares about her patients. She is thorough and I can rest easy knowing I am in good hands. She is one of the best!!!!"
— WebMDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Independence Health System Welcomes Renee Davis, DO, to General Surgery Team at Latrobe — Sep 12, 2025
- Independence Health System Grows Orthopedic Services with the Addition of Dr. Jason Clark — Apr 24, 2026
- Independence Health System Hospitals Recognized for Higher Quality Knee and Hip Replacements — Mar 4, 2026
- Alumni | Independence Health System — Apr 23, 2026
- Independence Health System Physicians Recognized Among 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors - exploreVenango — Feb 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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