The 20 Best Colonic Malakoplakia Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Colonic Malakoplakia near Altoona, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. James is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Pleurisy. Dr. Kwock is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kutruff is board-certified in General Surgery. Dr. Kutruff received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. He then went on to complete his residency at UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Kutruff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Acute Pancreatitis, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Childhood Pancreatitis. Dr. Kutruff is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kutruff is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

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

    Edmond Bouassaf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bouassaf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bouassaf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

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

    David Kerstetter is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerstetter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kerstetter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    620 Howard Avenue, Suite 3F, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scot Currie, DO, specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery and is certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Altoona Surgical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. He completed his residency at UPMC Harrisburg and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Currie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Currie is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Currie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Dr. Malone is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Radiology

    Altoona Regional Health System

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

    David Rose is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Altoona Regional Health System

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

    Michael Shivers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shivers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Altoona Regional Health System

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

    Keni Augustin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Augustin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health

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

    Ronald Brzana is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brzana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Brzana is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    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 practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Said is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

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

    Mitul Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Endoscopy Center LLC

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

    Rajih Alkhafaji is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkhafaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    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 practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    Blair Gastroenterology Associates, Altoona

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

    Lance Defrancisco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Defrancisco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Hypoplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Interventional Radiology

    Nason Medical Center LLC

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

    Gregg Weinberg is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Boils, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    Nason Medical Center LLC

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

    Ralph Mckibbin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckibbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Celiac Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colonic Malakoplakia 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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