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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)Altoona, PA

★★★★★4.8/5210 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Elliott J. Bilofsky): 4.6 out of 5 stars (280 ratings, 48 reviews) (48 reviews)
  • UPMC Provider Profile (Courtney Taylor Chamberlain, PA-C): 4.8 out of 5 stars (226 ratings, 44 reviews) (44 reviews)
  • UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Yi How Kao): 4.7 out of 5 stars (39 ratings, 10 reviews) (10 reviews)
  • UPMC Provider Profile (Dana M. Harris, PA-C): 4.9 out of 5 stars (118 ratings, 40 reviews) (40 reviews)
  • UPMC Provider Profile (Rachel DeStefano, PA-C): 4.9 out of 5 stars (236 ratings, 68 reviews) (68 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Providers and physician assistants are frequently described as thorough, kind, and compassionate
  • Clear explanations of procedures, conditions, and treatment options are often praised
  • Positive experiences with pediatric patients noted frequently
  • Efficient and professional office staff and appointment management

Common complaints

  • Some reports of perceived arrogance or irritation by certain providers
  • Instances of patients feeling dismissed or that concerns were not fully addressed
  • Occasional reports of argumentative behavior or lack of personal attention

In patients' words

"Dr. Bilofsky was wonderful . I was very pleased with every aspect of my visit!"

UPMC Patient Review

"Both the doctor and the pA were very kind. They explained procedures and options very well."

UPMC Patient Review

"Rachel Destafano is the best ENT I've ever had and I have went through 4 other ENT's before finding her and I travel a good hour or more just to see her bc she out performs others in her field."

UPMC Patient Review

"Rude, inconsiderate, know it all who doesn't seem to know a whole lot. Doesn't care about his patients whatsoever."

Vitals Patient Review (Dr. Robert Caughey)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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