Gastroenterology - Penn State Health
Gastroenterology • State College, PA • Since 1963
About
Summary: - The Penn State Health system, affiliated with Penn State College of Medicine, operates from campuses in State College and Hershey, PA. While the provided highlights emphasize the medical school’s integrated plan, research funding, and training programs, there is no specific information about a Gastroenterology department or services at Penn State Health in State College within the excerpt. - If you’re specifically seeking Gastroenterology services in State College, PA, consider checking Penn State Health’s official site for the Gastroenterology/Hepatology department pages, appointment options, and physician directories in the State College area.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Penn State Health – Colonnade Family Medicine & Endoscopy Center, 32 Colonnade Way, State College, PA 16803
Phone
Call 814-272-4445 for an appointment
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Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered?
Colonoscopy, Upper GI, Endoscopy, Polyp Removal, Colorectal Surgery
Where is the Endoscopy Center located?
In the heart of State College, at the Gastroenterology facility with easy-access parking.
How can I make an appointment?
Call 814-272-4445 for an appointment.
Who are some team members?
Wilmot Burch, MD; Michaella Carey, PA-C; Brian Dodson, MD; Audrey Kulaylat, MD; Jeffrey Scow, MD; Kelli Jo Simco, PA-C
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Penn State Health Official Provider Profiles: Individual providers in State College typically range from 4.7 to 5.0 out of 5 on the official Penn State Health portal (Varies by provider (often based on high volumes of patient surveys))
- Vitals (for specific provider): 3.4 out of 5 (5 ratings (4 written reviews))
- WebMD (for specific provider): 3.0 out of 5 (6 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional and courteous staff interactions
- Effective clinical care and expertise in diagnosing conditions
- Positive experiences with procedures (e.g., colonoscopies) and care teams
- High patient satisfaction scores (often near 4.8-5.0 range) for specific providers on the official website
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
- Concerns regarding bedside manner and perceived lack of attention or listening to patient concerns
- Disputes over necessity of certain consultations and billing concerns
- Mixed experiences regarding treatment effectiveness or medication management
"Excellent, professional care. Took me the same day as it was necessary. All clinicians were very pleasant and nice waiting area."
— Yelp Review for Colonnade and Endoscopy Center"He not only made me wait over an hour in a room to see him. He was rude, did not want to take the time to listen and ended up prescribing the incorrect medication for me."
— Vitals Review for a specific Gastroenterologist"This was the absolute best experience I've ever had with a medical professional."
— Healthgrades Review for a provider at Penn State Medical Group ColonnadeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Adult) - Penn State Health — Feb 9, 2026
- Penn Highlands Gastroenterology - State College — Nov 24, 2025
- Mythili Rao, MD - Hershey - Penn State Health — Sep 20, 2025
- [PDF] Outpatient Directory - Hershey - Penn State Health — Jan 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in State College
Geisinger Gastroenterology in State College, PA (ProviderMatch listing) highlights Geisinger’s nationwide value-based care network and its Pennsylvania presence, including specialized gastroenterology services within the Geisinger system. Key context from Geisinger’s broader profile: - Large nonprofit health system with 126 care sites, 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan. - Strong focus on medical education and research (Geisinger College of Health Sciences; numerous clinical studies). - Extensive patient reach in Pennsylvania, serving about 1.2 million people. If you’re specifically seeking a gastroenterology provider in State College, PA within Geisinger: - The page is within Geisinger’s network and likely lists Geisinger-affiliated gastroenterologists and appointment options in the State College area. - For precise doctor names, office locations, available procedures, and scheduling, use the Geisinger ProviderMatch search or contact Geisinger State College gastroenterology clinic directly.
Penn Highlands Gastroenterology – State College is part of Penn Highlands Healthcare, a nonprofit, eight-hospital integrated health system based in DuBois, Pennsylvania. The network serves Western and Central Pennsylvania, including a hospital in State College opened in 2024, and provides a range of services across its facilities. Penn Highlands focuses on primary, specialty, and urgent care, with services spanning gastroenterology among other fields, and operates multiple care centers and senior care programs regionwide. The system emphasizes integrated care with a broad footprint in 26 counties, though it has faced operating challenges in recent years.
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