Overview
Lance Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joseph is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
1400 9th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
501 Howard Ave Ste F2, Altoona, PA 16601
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lance Joseph
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lance Joseph?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lance Joseph by calling their office at 814-941-8811. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lance Joseph a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lance Joseph is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure, 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. Lance Joseph specialize in?
While Dr. Lance Joseph is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Lance Joseph accept my insurance?
Dr. Lance Joseph accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-941-8811 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Heart FailureDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.