The 20 Best Celiac Disease Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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The 20 Best Celiac Disease Doctors near Altoona, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Celiac Disease near Altoona, PA. Of these, 8 are Advanced and 8 are Experienced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

    810 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kerstetter is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerstetter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

    810 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Brzana is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brzana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

    810 Valley View Boulevard, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmond Bouassaf is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bouassaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Jennifer L. Garner
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

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

    Jennifer Murnyack Garner, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Blair Medical Associates, Family Practice and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at UPMC Altoona and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitul Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajih Alkhafaji is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkhafaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anan Said is an Internal Medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Said is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bailey is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Gastroenterology Associates, Altoona

    810 Valley View Blvd, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Defrancisco is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Defrancisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Hypoplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Reinhardt Family Practice, PC

    1701 12th Avenue, Suite G1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    John Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Rhino Care Inc

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

    Sarah Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Encephalitis Lethargica, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Rhino Care Inc

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

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

    Angela D. Gregg
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    149 Deville Drive, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Gregg, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Blair Medical Associates, Family Practice and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at UPMC Altoona and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gregg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Nason Medical Center LLC

    105 Nason Dr, 
    Roaring Spring, PA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Mckibbin is a Gastroenterologist in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckibbin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Celiac Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Cove Family Practice, Inc

    111 Nason Drive, Suite 101, 
    Roaring Spring, PA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darron Locke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Locke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    111 Nason Dr Ste 103, 
    Roaring Spring, PA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Heaton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Heart Attack.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Celiac Disease?

    Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system is abnormally sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder; autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. Without a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet, inflammation resulting from immune system overactivity may cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms involving many parts of the body.

    When should I see a Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Celiac Disease 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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