The 20 Best Bursitis Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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The 20 Best Bursitis Doctors near Altoona, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Bursitis near Altoona, PA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Advanced in Bursitis
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Bursitis
    Sports Medicine

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Drive, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Saylor is a Sports Medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Concussion, Bursitis, and Tennis Elbow.

    Distinguished in Bursitis
    Distinguished in Bursitis

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Mcclellan is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcclellan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Advanced Regional Center For Orthopedics And Podiatry

    711 Logan Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Raymond, DO, specializes in orthopedic surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and is affiliated with BLANK. He completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Raymond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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    Adrian W. Clayton
    Advanced in Bursitis
    Advanced in Bursitis

    UPMC Elite Orthopedics

    800 South Logan Boulevard, Suite 2200, 
    Hollidaysburg, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adrian Clayton, DO, specializes in minimally invasive joint replacement and adult joint reconstruction. He received his undergraduate degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. and went on to receive his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. He completed his residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pa. and his fellowship in adult joint reconstruction at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Sinai Hospital, in Baltimore, Md. Dr. Clayon's professional affiliations include UPMC Altoona, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association, and Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Dr. Clayton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Bursitis
    Advanced in Bursitis

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Vankleunen is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vankleunen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Advanced in Bursitis
    Advanced in Bursitis

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Greenleaf is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Greenleaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Gregory Meloy
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics

    UPMC Elite Orthopedics

    800 South Logan Boulevard, Suite 2200, 
    Hollidaysburg, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Meloy, MD, specializes in orthopaedic surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Meloy received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Meloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Stephanie M. Grilli
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Sports Medicine

    UPMC Elite Orthopedics

    800 South Logan Boulevard, Suite 2200, 
    Hollidaysburg, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Grilli, DO, specializes in orthopedic surgery. She practices at UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Grilli completed her fellowship at Jacobs School of Medicine and Bio Medical Sciences at the University of Buffalo, and her residency and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Grilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Corey R. Schutt
    Experienced in Bursitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Bursitis
    General Surgery

    UPMC Elite Orthopedics

    800 South Logan Boulevard, Suite 2200, 
    Hollidaysburg, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Corey Schutt, DO, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon with unique skills in all aspects of fracture management. He received his medical degree from NOVA Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Dr. Schutt completed an internship and residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pa. He then completed a fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, Sc. Dr. Schutt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Caffey Disease, Compartment Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Pain Medicine

    Allegheny Surgery Center LLC

    1402 9th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Kinback is a Pain Medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kinback is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Kanski is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kanski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Orthopedics

    Altoona Office

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Rowe is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Rheumatology

    Altoona Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

    175 Meadowbrook Lane, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Alan Kivitz is a Rheumatologist in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kivitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Altoona Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

    175 Meadowbrook Lane, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Murphy is a Rheumatologist in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Rheumatology

    Altoona Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

    175 Meadowbrook Lane, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Lavelle is a Rheumatologist in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lavelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Bursitis
    Advanced in Bursitis

    University Orthopedics Center

    121 June Drive, 
    Roaring Spring, PA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Singer is an Orthopedics provider in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Bursitis
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Bursitis
    Sports Medicine

    University Orthopedics Center

    121 June Drive, 
    Roaring Spring, PA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Port is a Sports Medicine provider in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Port is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

    Experienced in Bursitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bursitis
    Internal Medicine

    Alan J. Kivitz MD PC

    175 Meadowbrook Ln, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Bankert is an Internal Medicine provider in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bankert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Gout.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Bursitis?

    Bursitis is the swelling and irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between muscles, tendons, and bones.

    When should I see a Bursitis 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 Bursitis 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 Bursitis 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 Bursitis 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 Bursitis 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 Bursitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bursitis 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 Bursitis 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 Bursitis 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 Bursitis 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 Bursitis doctors near Altoona, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bursitis 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 Bursitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bursitis 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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