The 20 Best Osteopenia Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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The 20 Best Osteopenia Doctors near Altoona, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Osteopenia near Altoona, PA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Hassan Y. Zammam
    Distinguished in Osteopenia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteopenia
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Haleh Haerian
    Advanced in Osteopenia
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Osteopenia
    Endocrinology

    UPMC Endocrinology, Blair Medical Associates

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

    Haleh Haerian is an Endocrinologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haerian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Hyperparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Haerian is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey J. Farrell
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Interventional Radiology

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

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

    Jeffrey Farrell, 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 medical degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Peter L. James
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Experienced in Osteopenia

    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 Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Richard A. Wertz
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Experienced in Osteopenia

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

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

    Richard Wertz, 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 fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin and medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Advanced in Osteopenia
    Radiology
    Advanced in Osteopenia
    Radiology

    Altoona Regional Health System

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

    David Rose is a Radiologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Experienced in Osteopenia

    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 Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Experienced in Osteopenia

    Altoona Regional Health System

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

    Michael Shivers is a Radiologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shivers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Michael J. Schlechter
    Advanced in Osteopenia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Osteopenia
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Christine V. Pascual
    Advanced in Osteopenia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Osteopenia
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

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

    Christine Pascual, DO, specializes in family medicine. She practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Pascual is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Endocrinology

    Altoona Endocrine Services, LLC

    615 Howard Avenue, Suite 106, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Campbell is an Endocrinologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Penne H. Edgell
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

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

    Penne Edgell, MD, specializes in family medicine. She practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Edgell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Lung Cancer, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    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 Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    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 Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Rheumatology

    Altoona Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

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

    Alan Kivitz is a Rheumatologist in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kivitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Experienced in Osteopenia

    Altoona Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center

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

    Frederick Murphy is a Rheumatologist in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Memory Loss.

    Natasha M. Karanjia
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    800 South Logan Boulevard, Suite 1100, 
    Hollidaysburg, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Offers Telehealth

    Natasha Karanjia, DO, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at UPMC Altoona Blair Medical Associates Primary Care. Dr. Karanjia received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Karanjia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Hypertension, Black Hairy Tongue, Tinea Versicolor, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Osteopenia
    Experienced in Osteopenia

    Office

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

    Steven Diehl is a Radiologist in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Diehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteopenia. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Thyroid Nodule, Chronic Cough, and Pleural Effusion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteopenia?

    Osteopenia is a decrease in the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the bone. This can cause bones to be weak and brittle. It increases the risk for broken bones.

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

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

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

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