Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - State College
Orthopaedics • State College, PA • Since 2011
About
Penn Highlands Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in State College is part of Penn Highlands Healthcare, a regional system based in DuBois, PA. The system grew from three hospitals to nine across Western and Central Pennsylvania, offering primary, home, and urgent care across at least 26 counties. A new Penn Highlands State College hospital opened in 2024, indicating continued expansion. The organization emphasizes specialties including orthopedics and podiatry, with executive leadership spanning technology, revenue cycle, patient care, and philanthropy. Note: Penn Highlands faced operating losses in 2023–2024, consistent with broader regional challenges in Western Pennsylvania. If you’re seeking orthopedic and sports medicine services specifically in State College, contact Penn Highlands Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in State College for clinical offerings, providers, and appointment availability.
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics
Address
239 Colonnade Boulevard 2nd Floor State College, PA 16803
Phone
582-220-2311
phhdauxiliary@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the clinic hours?
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Thomas Ellis): 4.8/5 (138 ratings)
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and professional physicians
- successful surgical outcomes including hip and knee replacements
- thorough communication and explanations
- supportive and helpful office staff
Common complaints
- occasional concerns regarding bedside manner or time spent with patients
- some instances of reported misdiagnosis
"Dr. Cherry was kind, thorough, and most of all extremely knowledgeable. Wouldn’t go anywhere else! His staff is great too."
— Vitals.com review for Dr. Kenneth Lynn Cherry"My first encounter with Dr Tom Ellis was when our daughter tore her meniscus playing bball in 1996 - made her feel comfortable and allayed our concerns for her well being. Fast forward 26 years... and patiently answering... his kind caring knowledge."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Thomas EllisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Meet Our Team | Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Penn Highlands Healthcare
- Dr. Kenneth L. Cherry, MD - State College, PA - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery — Oct 15, 2025
- Welcome | Penn Highlands Healthcare
- Dr. Andrew J. Gambone, MD, FAAOS - State College, PA — Jun 11, 2026
- Welcome New Physicians – October 2025 | Penn Highlands Healthcare — Sep 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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