25 of the Best OBGYNs Near Me in Altoona, PA

Looking for the best OBGYN or gynecologist near Altoona, PA? Find a top OBGYN near you in Altoona, PA who is an expert in your specific condition. An OBGYN is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the female reproductive system, as well as pregnancy-related conditions.
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MediFind found 22 specialists near Altoona, PA

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    Altoona Family Physicians

    501 Howard Avenue, Suite F2, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Schroeder is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schroeder is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Idiopathic Edema, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia. Dr. Schroeder is board certified in The American Board Of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

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    UPMC Magee-Womens - Altoona

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Pisani-Conway, MD, specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal fetal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Hamot. She completed her fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and her medical degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroversion of the Uterus, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Gestational Diabetes. Dr. Pisani is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Pisani is currently accepting new patients.

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    UPMC Magee-Womens - Altoona

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Messom is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness. Dr. Messom is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

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    UPMC Magee-Womens Maternal Fetal Medicine

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, Serbian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aleksandra Polic, MD, specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at UPMC Magee-Womens Maternal Fetal Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Polic received her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Alpha Thalassemia, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Polic is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Polic is currently accepting new patients.

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    UPMC Magee-Womens - Altoona

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Opida, MD, specializes in gynecology and practices at Magee-Women's Specialties at UPMC Altoona and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at Saint Francis Medical Center and medical degree at University of Santo Tomas. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cysts, Neuralgia, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Dr. Opida is currently accepting new patients.

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    UPMC Magee-Womens - Altoona

    1701 12th Avenue, Suite A, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Joseph Zlupko, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, followed by his fellowship at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. His clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Female Genital Sores. Dr. Zlupko is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Zlupko is currently accepting new patients.

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    Magee-Women's Specialties At UPMC Altoona

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Penezic is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Penezic is currently accepting new patients.

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    UPMC Magee-Womens - Altoona

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacey Carlitz, DO, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services-UPMC Altoona and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Carlitz is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Carlitz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Women's Health And Wellness Center

    501 Howard Avenue, Suite A107, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Wells, DO, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Grandview Medical Center. Dr. Wells is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

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    Women's Ob/Gyn Associates

    714 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kusum Kansal is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Endometrial Polyps, and Endometritis.

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    Altoona Regional Health System

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

    David Lee is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods.

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    Altoona Ob./Gyn. Associates Inc.

    1701 12th Ave Ste A, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liang Bartkowiak is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenomyosis, Uterine Prolapse, Menorrhagia, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

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    Altoona Ob./Gyn. Associates Inc.

    1701 12th Ave Ste A, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Hoyne is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Vulvovaginitis.

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    Women's Health And Laser Care

    2918 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Bisacco is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Menorrhagia, Encopresis, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness.

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    Women's Health And Laser Care

    2918 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Hovick is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitiligo and Female Genital Sores.

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    UPMC Altoona

    501 Howard Ave Ste F2, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Pike is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.

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    1414 9th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keiko Kariya is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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    Women's Health And Laser Care

    2918 6th Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Adams is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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    Lexington Surgical Associates

    501 Howard Ave Ste E3, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Wetzel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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    Penn Highlands Tyrone

    187 Hospital Dr, 
    Tyrone, PA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Lee is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Neuralgia, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Oophorectomy.

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    Nason Physician Services Inc

    104 Hillcrest Dr, 
    Roaring Spring, PA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Littlejohn is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania.

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    Penn Highlands 200 B Building

    200 Hospital Dr Ste 2, 
    Tyrone, PA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Pazmino is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Tyrone, Pennsylvania.

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    What is an OB-GYN? 

    An obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) is a doctor specializing in the reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth of individuals assigned female at birth. Obstetricians focus on care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, while gynecologists manage conditions affecting the female reproductive system, like menstrual disorders or infections. Most OB-GYNs are trained in both fields, which allows them to handle a wide range of health needs. Gynecologists who are not also obstetricians do not deliver babies, while OB-GYNs typically provide this service. 

    What are the different types of OB-GYNs?      

    OB-GYNs can specialize in various areas, depending on their training and focus: 

    • General OB-GYNs: Provide comprehensive reproductive health care, including routine exams, contraception, and pregnancy care. 
    • Gynecologic Oncologists: Specialize in diagnosing and treating cancers of the female reproductive system. 

    How often should I visit an OB-GYN? 

    The frequency of visits depends on your health and circumstances

    • Individuals who are not pregnant: Should visit an OB-GYN once a year for preventive care, including pelvic exams and screenings. 
    • Pregnant individuals: Typically have monthly visits during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy, biweekly visits from weeks 28 to 36, and weekly visits from week 36 until delivery. 

    Your doctor might recommend more frequent visits if you have a high-risk condition. 

    What age should an individual start seeing an OB-GYN?     

    People assigned female at birth should schedule their first visit to an OB-GYN between the ages of 13 and 15. This initial visit is often a conversation about health, development, and any questions or concerns. Pap smear screenings for cervical cancer generally begin at age 21, although earlier screenings may be recommended based on individual health needs, such as having a family history of cervical cancer. 

    Can OB-GYNs perform surgeries?    

    Yes, OB-GYNs are trained surgeons capable of performing a wide range of procedures. Common surgeries include cesarean sections (C-sections), hysterectomies, laparoscopic surgeries for conditions like endometriosis, and removal of ovarian cysts. They also perform minimally invasive procedures like dilation and curettage (D&C) or tubal ligation for sterilization. Some OB-GYNs focus heavily on surgical care, depending on their specialization or patient needs. 

    When should I see an OBGYN 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 OBGYN 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 OBGYNs 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 OBGYNs 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 OBGYN in Altoona?

    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 OBGYN search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different OBGYN?

    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 OBGYN 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 OBGYN?

    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 OBGYN 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 OBGYNs near Altoona, PA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the OBGYN search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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