The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors near Altoona, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Sciatica near Altoona, PA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Mark E. Lipitz
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Seizures, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Neurosurgery

    Allegheny Brain And Spine Surgeons

    501 Howard Avenue, Suite E1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Burke is a Neurosurgery provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Hassan Y. Zammam
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Andy J. Mulhollen
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

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

    Andy Mulhollen, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Blair Medical Associates Family Practice and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at UPMC Altoona and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Mulhollen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Idiopathic Edema, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Jennifer L. Garner
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

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

    Jennifer Murnyack Garner, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Blair Medical Associates, Family Practice and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at UPMC Altoona and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

    Michael A. Pedone
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Silicosis, Moebius Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Sciatica.

    Penne H. Edgell
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    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 Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Lung Cancer, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Vankleunen is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vankleunen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Greenleaf is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Greenleaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    University Orthopedics Center

    3000 Fairway Dr, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Mcclellan is an Orthopedics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcclellan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

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

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    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 Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Asthma, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Regino J. Flores
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    503 Main Street, 
    Bellwood, PA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Regino Flores, MD, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Blair Medical Associates, Family Practice and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Flores received his medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University and completed his residency at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Flores is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Megan I. Maurer
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    306 Plum Street, 
    Williamsburg, PA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Maurer, DO, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified in family medicine/OMT by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Maurer completed her residency at Altoona Family Physicians and medical degree at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Maurer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Sciatica.

    William J. Olstein
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    306 Plum Street, 
    Williamsburg, PA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Olstein, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified in family medicine, osteopathic manipulation therapy by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He practices at UPMC Huntingdon Family Physicians and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Altoona Family Physicians and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Olstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Patrick K. Lenz
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    792 Gallitzin Road, 
    Cresson, PA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Lenz, MD, specializes in family medicine. He practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at UPMC Hamot and medical degree at Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Lenz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Asbestosis, and Gitelman Syndrome.

    Lindsay M. Brescia
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Primary Care

    792 Gallitzin Road, 
    Cresson, PA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsay Brescia, DO, is certified in family medicine/omt by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at UPMC Altoona and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Brescia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica and Scoliosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Sciatica?

    Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It is not a medical condition by itself.

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

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

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

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