Department of Pediatrics | Penn State College of Medicine
Pediatrics • State College, PA • Since 1963
About
Penn State College of Medicine, based in Hershey, PA, is a medical school offering comprehensive degree programs, residencies/fellowships, research, and clinical training. The Department of Pediatrics is among its clinical departments, with related faculty and programs supporting medical education, pediatrics research, resident training, electives, and clerkships. Notable elements include: - Programs: medical degrees, residencies, fellowships, clerkships, electives, acting internships, and ongoing education. - Research and faculty: departments and faculty in clinical and basic science areas; leadership includes department chairs and division directors. - Student and trainee experience: student life, wellness, match day, and clinical training opportunities within pediatrics and broader campus resources. - Administration: academic resources, human resources, promotion/tenure, and communications. If you’re seeking specifics for the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine (e.g., faculty, residency details, or contact info), I can pull more targeted details or guide you to the department’s page.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone
814-867-5088
giving@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is the Department of Pediatrics' mission?
The Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to providing the very best care for all children and its research, educational and clinical care programs are consistently recognized as among the best in the country.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- TrustReviewers.com (Penn State Children's Hospital/Hershey): 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Birdeye: 3.7/5 (6 reviews (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Infusion Clinic))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kristie Kaufman): 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and personable nursing staff
- High patient satisfaction ratings for individual pediatric specialists
- Thorough and knowledgeable care from specific physicians
- Positive experiences with routine checkups and pediatric specialties
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding administrative responsiveness and communication
- Reports of long wait times for appointments or during office visits
- Frustration with scheduling processes and difficulty reaching staff by phone
- Perceived lack of urgency or personalized care in some instances
"The nurse that worked with him, Jordan, was so compassionate and personable. She went above and beyond to check on him and his visiting relatives. She really got to know him. She is truly an angel."
— Birdeye review of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Infusion Clinic"We had incredibly good care as far as most staff and docs, had some appallingly poor care by specific docs. Problem across the board is, Penn State Hershey is amazingly unresponsive to concerns- they simply ignore them."
— TrustReviewers.com review of Penn State Children's Hospital"I have been waiting 16 days for a simple form to be filled out to help with his medication and they have no urgency to do it. Worst part is they know without his medication he will get very sick or die but still show no urgency."
— LocalityBiz review of Penn State Health Pediatric SpecialtiesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Department of Pediatrics - Penn State
- Pediatrics 3+3 MD Pathway | College of Medicine | Penn State — Dec 10, 2025
- Penn State College of Medicine - Penn State
- For Media | College of Medicine | Penn State — Apr 7, 2026
- Division Chief - Child Protection | Penn State Health Children's Hospital | Penn State Health — Sep 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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