Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney
Overview
Kathleen Sweeney, DO, specializes in family medicine and is certified in family medicine/omt and family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She practices at Altoona Family Physicians and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at UPMC Altoona and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Her top areas of expertise are SHORT Syndrome, Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia, Hypoparathyroidism-Intellectual Disability-Dysmorphism Syndrome, and GEMSS Syndrome.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
501 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UPMC Primary Care
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 highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Parkinson's Disease, and Decerebrate Posture.
Reinhardt Family Practice, PC
John Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is highly rated in 67 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.
UPMC Primary Care
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 highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Idiopathic Edema, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney by calling their office at 814-800-6058. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney a top-rated expert for SHORT Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney is classified as an Experienced expert for SHORT Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney specialize in?
While Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in SHORT Syndrome, Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia, and Hypoparathyroidism-Intellectual Disability-Dysmorphism Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like SHORT Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-800-6058 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aarskog SyndromeDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Aarskog Syndrome.
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- BOD SyndromeDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about BOD Syndrome.
- Boomerang DysplasiaDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Boomerang Dysplasia.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Campomelic DysplasiaDr. Sweeney isExperienced. Learn about Campomelic Dysplasia.