25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Altoona, PA
General Surgery • Altoona, PA
Ratings by platform
- UPMC Providers: 4.9/5 stars (144 ratings, 24 reviews)
- UPMC Providers: 4.7/5 stars (67 ratings, 12 reviews)
- UPMC Providers: 4.8/5 stars (114 ratings, 26 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.9/5 stars (17 ratings)
- US News Doctors: 5/5 stars (330 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Strong surgical expertise and clinical knowledge
- High patient satisfaction regarding professional, caring, and thorough demeanor for some providers
- Good communication and willingness to explain findings and options
- Highly recommended by some patients for successful surgical outcomes
Common complaints
- Some patients reported dismissive, rude, or judgmental staff or communication style
- Concerns regarding thoroughness and patient preparedness for procedures
- Some experiences noted lack of warm, bedside manner even if medical expertise was rated high
In patients' words
"He is extremely knowledgeable and shares all his findings with his patients. I would give Dr. Currie a 10/10."
— UPMC Providers Review"No, he isn't the warm and fuzzy guy you might be looking for, but he knows what he's doing, which is the most important thing when it comes to your health."
— Healthgrades Review for Dr. Howard Black"Dr Kutruff was wonderful! He's an excellent Dr and I've already recommended him to friends!"
— UPMC Providers Review for Dr. Cory Allen Kutruff"First of all, his nurse (who looked like she was 12) was very judgemental and rude. ... This is a huge, life changing procedure - he makes me very uncomfortable to go under the knife with."
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