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    MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Boils near Altoona, PA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      Keystone Dermatology And Center For Skin Surgery

      2525 9th Avenue, Suite 2A, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Fulchiero is a Dermatologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fulchiero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Actinic Keratosis.

      Esirewickrema R. Karunaratne
      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      UPMC Altoona Radiology

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Esirewickrema R. Karunaratne, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is affiliated with UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at St Vincent Hospital of New York. Dr. Karunaratne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Visceromegaly.

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      Peter L. James
      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      UPMC Altoona Radiology

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Lee James, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and vascular interventional radiology and is board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Bedford. He completed his medical degree at University of Alberta. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      James L. Nasralla
      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      UPMC Altoona Radiology

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Nasralla, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Bedford. He completed his fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Nasralla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Diverticular Disease, and Carbuncle.

      Lindon Kwock
      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      UPMC Altoona Radiology

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Cantonese, Mandarin

      Lindon Kwock, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at UPMC Altoona Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at University of Illinois at Chicago and medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Kwock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Pleurisy.

      Advanced in Boils
      Advanced in Boils

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      620 Howard Ave, Fl 7, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Domingo Favale is an Urologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Favale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Meatal Stenosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Ureteroscopy.

      Advanced in Boils
      Advanced in Boils

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      620 Howard Ave, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      A Samaha is an Urologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samaha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

      Michael J. Schlechter
      Experienced in Boils
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Internal Medicine

      Blair Medical Associates

      1414 9th Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Schlechter, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Blair Medical Associates, Station Medical Center and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and his medical degree at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Schlechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Advanced in Boils
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Boils
      Internal Medicine

      Procare Pt Lp

      3200 Fairway Dr, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Pro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

      Ryan Richards
      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant
      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant

      UPMC Urology

      620 Howard Avenue, Suite OP4, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Richards, PA-C, specializes in urology and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Urology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Mr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.

      Brianna Olson
      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant
      Experienced in Boils
      Physician Assistant

      UPMC Urology

      620 Howard Avenue, Suite OP4, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brianna Olson, PA-C, specializes in urology and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Urology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her master's degree in physician assistant studies at Gannon University. Ms. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. Her top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis.

      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      UPMC Altoona Radiology

      620 Howard Avenue, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alfred Malone, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Malone completed his fellowship and residency at Duke University Medical Center and medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Malone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      620 Howard Ave, Fl 7, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Theodore Belis is an Urologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Belis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      620 Howard Ave, Fl 7, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amit Bhattu is an Urologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhattu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.

      620 Howard Ave, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Rose is a Radiologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.

      620 Howard Ave, Suite 3f, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Shivers is a Radiologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shivers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine

      Upmc Altoona

      620 Howard Ave, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jimmy Pyakurel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pyakurel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, High Potassium Level, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils

      Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.

      1400 9th Ave, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keni Augustin is a Radiologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Augustin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Boils
      Family Medicine | Geriatrics

      Reinhardt Family Practice PC

      1701 12th Ave, G1, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barbara Naimoli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naimoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Asthma, and Empyema.

      Experienced in Boils
      Experienced in Boils
      2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Sinhala

      Mabodawilage Hematillake is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hematillake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Boils?

      A boil is an infection that affects groups of hair follicles and nearby skin tissue.

      Related conditions include folliculitis, an inflammation of one or more hair follicles, and carbunculosis, a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles.

      When should I see a Boils doctor near Altoona, PA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Boils doctor near Altoona, PA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Boils doctors near Altoona, PA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Boils doctors near Altoona, PA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Boils doctor near Altoona, PA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Boils doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Boils doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Boils doctor near Altoona, PA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Boils doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Boils doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Boils doctors near Altoona, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Boils doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Boils doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Boils doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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