The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors near Altoona, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near Altoona, PA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Mark E. Lipitz
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    1516 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Lipitz, DO, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Somerset, UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Lipitz completed his fellowship and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, residency at Maimonides Medical Center and medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Lipitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Seizures, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.

    Lori A. Shutter
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Critical Care Medicine

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

    Lori Shutter, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and neurocritical care by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialities. She is vice chair of education for the Department of Critical Care Medicine, director of the Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program, and medical director of the Neurovascular and Neurotrauma ICUs. She is also a professor of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Emory University and completed her residency at the University of Alabama, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shutter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Stroke, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Laura B. Sollenberger
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    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 the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Apoplexy, Acute Kidney Failure, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Michael J. Schlechter
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    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 Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Brett L. Scharf
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    1400 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Scharf, DO, specializes in family medicine. He practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Scharf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Parkinson's Disease, and Decerebrate Posture.

    Michael A. Pedone
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    1400 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pedone, DO, is certified in family medicine/omt by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Pedone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Silicosis, Moebius Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Sciatica.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology And Other Medical Consultations, LLC

    1890 North Juniata Street, 
    Hollidaysburg, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creole, French, Haitian

    Roland Crevecoeur is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatric Cardiologist in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Crevecoeur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Altoona - Hospitalist Program

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

    Khadia Phillip is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phillip is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Healthforce UPMC Altoona

    1414 9th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyun Cho is a Neurologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Maniglia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maniglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Internal Medicine

    Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Bartkowiak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartkowiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Kornel Lukacs MDPC

    312 Union Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kornel Lukacs is a Neurologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lukacs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    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 Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Rhino Care Inc

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

    Anthony Froncillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Froncillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Peopleone Health Medical Group PA

    1701 12th Ave Ste B3, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Halter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Asbestosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    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 Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Encephalitis Lethargica, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Palliative Medicine

    CPG Cresson

    823 2nd St, 
    Cresson, PA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Ratchford is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Cresson, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ratchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Dysgraphia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Decorticate Posture.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    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 Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine

    Cove Family Practice Inc.

    111 Nason Dr Ste 101, 
    Roaring Spring, PA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Frommer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Frommer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chorea-Acanthocytosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    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 Epilepsy. 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 Epilepsy?

    Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time. Seizures are episodes of uncontrolled and abnormal electrical activity of brain cells that may cause changes in attention or behavior, such as bodily movements.

    When should I see an Epilepsy 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 an Epilepsy 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 Epilepsy 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 Epilepsy 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 an Epilepsy 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 Epilepsy doctor search results page. 

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

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

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