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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Lyme Disease near Altoona, PA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

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

    Robert Sullivan, 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 fellowship and residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lyme Disease, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Pneumonia, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Advanced in Lyme Disease

    R K Chopra, MD

    1224 7th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rakesh Chopra is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chopra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP). Dr. Chopra is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Seizures, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy. Dr. Lipitz is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    Pediatric Healthcare Associates

    615 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nader Younes, MD, specializes in pediatrics and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at Pediatric Healthcare Associates in Altoona, PA and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and St. Clair Hospital. Dr. Younes received his medical degree from The Faculty of Medicine at Tishreen University and completed his residency at Hurley Medical Center. Dr. Younes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scarlet Fever, Obesity in Children, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Younes is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Pediatric Neonatology

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

    Nichole Lysick, DO, specializes in neonatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Lysick received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Lysick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Lysick is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    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 the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zammam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    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 Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Parkinson's Disease, and Decerebrate Posture. Dr. Scharf is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Lyme 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reinhardt is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    Pediatric Healthcare Associates

    615 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Youssef is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Zoon Vulvitis, Scarlet Fever, and Croup.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    Pediatric Healthcare Associates

    615 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sathya Aswathappa is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aswathappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Croup, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    Pediatric Healthcare Associates

    615 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Delbaggio is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Delbaggio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Zoon Vulvitis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Pediatrics

    Ramesh K Chopra M.D.

    1224 7th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Blescia is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blescia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Croup, Diarrhea, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme 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 Lyme Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Encephalitis Lethargica, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    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 Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme 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 Lyme Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Asthma, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine

    Pinecroft Medical Center

    417 Sabbath Rest Rd Ste 3, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Armstrong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave Fl 7 Ste C700, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manickam Sankaran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sankaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Heart Attack, Spasticity, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Rheumatology

    Altoona Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

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

    Alan Kivitz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kivitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Kivitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    Altoona Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

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

    Frederick Murphy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Murphy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    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 practicing medicine in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lavelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Psoriasis. Dr. Lavelle is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lyme Disease?

    Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. The bacteria are transferred to humans by tick bite, specifically by blacklegged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks). The condition is named for the location in which it was first described, the town of Lyme, Connecticut.

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

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

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

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