Neurology in Altoona, PA - ProviderMatch - Find a UPMC Provider
Neurology • Altoona, PA
About
Summary: The Altoona Regional Health System is a nonprofit, UPMC-affiliated health system based in Altoona, PA, serving Blair County and surrounding areas. It operates two acute-care hospital campuses (Altoona Hospital and Bon Secours Hospital), licensed for 497 beds, and employs about 136 staff. The system offers extensive healthcare experience with 300+ physicians, 4,000 caregivers, and 600 volunteers, serving over 20 counties in Central Pennsylvania. Open roles include LPN Call Center and several PA/CRNP positions in Cardiology and Trauma/General Surgery, indicating ongoing clinical recruitment. Key contact: info@altoonaregional.org or 814-889-2011. For neurology-specific care, visit UPMC Altoona’s location page (upmc.com/locations/hospitals/altoona) to find neurology providers or access Neurology services within the UPMC Altoona network.
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
1414 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone
814-946-1655
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
For a medical emergency, what should I do?
For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC ProviderMatch (Dr. Whitfield Dwight Lewis): 4.5/5 (30 ratings, 5 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Ciceron Opida): 4.0/5
- UPMC ProviderMatch (Dr. Cynthia Kenmuir): 4.9/5 (33 ratings, 8 reviews)
Patients praise
- providers described as knowledgeable, caring, and attentive by many patients
- clear explanations of medical conditions provided to patients and families
- efficient office environments with minimal wait times for some providers
- providers who remember personal information about patients
Common complaints
- occasional lack of preparation for appointments by providers
- instances of inattentiveness or distractions during visits
- reports of rude or condescending behavior by specific providers
- general patient complaints regarding hospital care, such as medication delays or lack of attention to special needs
"Dr Lewis was knowledgeable and listened to my and answered my questions"
— UPMC ProviderMatch Review"He is very rude and should not be interacting with patients."
— Vitals Review"He was not attentive. His mind was elsewhere. Checking his phone, texting, etc. Very distracted."
— UPMC ProviderMatch ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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