Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - State ...
Sports Medicine • State College, PA • Since 2011
About
Penn Highlands Orthopedics & Podiatry in State College is part of the Penn Highlands Healthcare system, which operates multiple hospitals and outpatient services across Western and Central Pennsylvania. The system expanded from three to nine hospitals since its 2011 founding and provides primary, home, and urgent care across at least 26 counties, with a focus on orthopedics among other specialties. The organization has faced operating losses in 2023–2024, alongside other regional providers. If you’re looking for orthopedics in State College, consider Penn Highlands’ related departments under the system’s orthopedics & podiatry leadership, and verify current physicians, services, and appointments via the Penn Highlands site or the State College location.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
239 Colonnade Boulevard, 2nd Floor, State College, PA 16803
Phone
Fax: 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: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Thomas Ellis, DO): 4.8 out of 5 (138 reviews) (138 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Kenneth L. Cherry, MD): 4.4 (review rating shown on page) (2 reviews shown)
- Yelp (Penn Highlands Healthcare - State College): Rating not captured in provided snippet (Review count not captured in provided snippet)
Patients praise
- Clinician/patient experience described as positive in some individual physician reviews (e.g., comfort, thorough explanations, professional follow-ups).
- Example of positive ER experience mentioned in Yelp snippet.
Common complaints
- No specific complaints about the Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - State College location were included in the provided sources/snippets.
- Yelp snippet does not provide clear negative details for the orthopedics clinic specifically; sentiment is therefore uncertain.
"“He made her feel comfortable and allayed our concerns…”"
— Healthgrades review snippet for Dr. Thomas Ellis, DO"“Doctor Cherry is the best hip replacement surgeon this area ever had…”"
— Vitals review snippet for Dr. Kenneth L. Cherry, MD"“We had to go to the ER and it was a great experience.”"
— Yelp snippet for Penn Highlands Healthcare (State College)Synthesized 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
- Dr. Andrew J. Gambone, MD, FAAOS - State College, PA — Jun 11, 2026
- Welcome | Penn Highlands Healthcare
- Welcome New Physicians – October 2025 | Penn Highlands Healthcare — Sep 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More sports medicine clinics in State College
Penn State Health Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy in State College focuses on athletic health, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals. Services likely include evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries, physical therapy for pre- and post-surgical rehab, performance optimization, return-to-play protocols, and pediatric/adolescent sports care. The program operates under Penn State Health in collaboration with Penn State College of Medicine and related institutes, leveraging integrated care across campuses in State College and Hershey. For precise services, hours, and appointment options, contact Penn State Health Sports Medicine or visit the Penn State Health site.
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