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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near Altoona, PA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    19 providers found
      Laura B. Sollenberger
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

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

      Laura Sollenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sollenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Apoplexy, Acute Kidney Failure, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Elizabeth M. Seymour
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Family Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

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

      Elizabeth Seymour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seymour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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      William J. Pendergast
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

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

      William Pendergast, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Kane, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Somerset, UPMC Horizon, UPMC East, UPMC Jameson, and UPMC Passavant. Dr. Pendergast completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Pendergast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Nancy T. Kenney
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

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

      Nancy Kenney, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Kenney completed her medical degree and residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Hassan Y. Zammam
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Primary Care

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

      Hassan Zammam, 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 a fellowship at Allegheny University Hospitals, residency at Bon Secours Hospital, residency at Damascus University, and his medical degree at Damascus University Medical College. Dr. Zammam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Howard Black
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Colorectal Surgery

      UPMC General Surgery, Blair Medical Associates

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

      Howard Black is a Colorectal Surgeon in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

      Neil A. Kaneshiki
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      General Surgery

      UPMC General Surgery, Blair Medical Associates

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

      Neil Kaneshiki, MD, specializes in general surgery and wound care and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Altoona Wound Care and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center and medical degree at Robert W. Johnson Medical School. Dr. Kaneshiki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphedema, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      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 Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Scot A. Currie
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      General Surgery

      UPMC General Surgery

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

      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 Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

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

      Magdy Girgis, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Altoona Hospitalists and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Girgis completed his medical education at Elmania University and residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

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

      Gregory Martinek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Upmc Altoona

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

      Stuart Ackerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      620 Howard Ave, Op 302, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammed Rahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      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 Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Hypoplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Ralph Mckibbin is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckibbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Celiac Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine

      UPMC Altoona Hospitalists

      620 Howard Avenue, OP-3, 
      Altoona, PA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abiodun Laoye, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Altoona Hospitalists. Dr. Laoye received his medical degree from the American University of Antigua and completed his residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Dr. Laoye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gangrene, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Experienced in Colonoscopy

      Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC

      111 Nason Dr, Cove Medical Building Su, 
      Roaring Spring, PA 
       (12.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Cummings-Iii is a General Surgeon in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cummings-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Cellulitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Colonoscopy?

      A colonoscopy is an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called a colonoscope.

      The colonoscope has a small camera attached to a flexible tube that can reach the entire length of the colon.

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

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

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

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