Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital
Pediatrics • State College, PA
About
Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital General Pediatrics in State College, PA provides primary care services for children and adolescents from birth through age 21. The clinic specializes in asthma pulmonary function testing, autism diagnostic testing, complex ADHD management, complex care, integrative pediatrics, newborn nursery services, and tic and movement disorders.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
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Phone
7175317300
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Kurtz): 3.6 out of 5 stars (19 reviews) (19)
- US News (Dr. Kristie L. Kaufman): 4 out of 5 stars (18)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kristie Kaufman): 4.2 out of 5 stars (Likelihood to recommend) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Thoroughness and kindness of specific providers
- Efficient appointment scheduling and minimal wait times
- Comfortable and professional environment
- Ability to address and answer patient questions effectively
Common complaints
- Inconsistent care quality during practice transitions
- Perceived lack of personalized attention or thoroughness in records review
- Concerns regarding administrative handling and communication during office closures
- Allegations of poor office management and staff interactions in related network practices
"There was no wait time, everybody was friendly, and Dr. Kaufman was all business in the room but yet made it comfortable for all of us. You don't find this combination often in today's world."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Kristie Kaufman) patient review"She started off very hands on, caring and thorough... BUT She then opened her own practice and things went downhill... I didn’t expect her to memorize my child’s history but I did expect her to read his file before our appointment."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Linda Kurtz) patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Joy C Drass, MD - Port Matilda, PA - Pediatrics - Book an Appointment — Mar 2, 2026
- Dr. Philip Alan Pilgram, MD - Port Matilda, PA - Family Medicine - Book an Appointment — Mar 12, 2026
- Dr. Levi Nicholas DeLozier, MD - Port Matilda, PA - Family Medicine - Book an Appointment — Mar 6, 2026
- Dr. Shane Newhouser, DO, Family Physician | Port Matilda, PA | WebMD — Jul 14, 2025
- Dr. Kathleen M Noss, DO - Pittston, PA - Pediatrics - Book an Appointment — Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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