Orthopedic Surgery in Altoona, PA - Find a UPMC Provider
Orthopaedics • Altoona, PA
Ratings by platform
- UPMC Provider Site (Dr. Adrian Clayton): 4.9/5 (296 ratings) (61 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Site (John Vargo, PA-C): 4.9/5 (157 ratings) (41 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Site (Dr. Cameron Murphy): 4.9/5 (431 ratings) (115 reviews)
- TrustReviewers.com (UPMC Altoona Hospital Overall): 2.4/5 (115 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Jack Rocco): 4.5/5 (20 ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Professional, knowledgeable, and attentive bedside manner reported for many individual providers
- High patient satisfaction with joint replacement and sports medicine expertise for specific surgeons
- Efficient scheduling and thorough explanations of treatment options frequently praised
- Helpful and courteous office staff
Common complaints
- Reports of feeling rushed during appointments
- Concerns regarding post-surgical follow-up and communication gaps
- Allegations of poor inpatient hospital care at UPMC Altoona (nursing responsiveness, hospital cleanliness)
- Isolated serious complaints regarding specific surgical outcomes and alleged medical negligence
In patients' words
"Dr. Clayton was very thorough in explaining my options. My husband and I really appreciated that. Our appointment was not rushed."
— UPMC Provider Patient Review"Went to Dr McClelland with severe left hip pain... Three months later I remain in severe pain. I went to Pittsburgh for help and found out that left hip had pulled off pelvis..."
— RateMDs Patient Review"I had a joint replaced in April and spent most of the time crying in pain because nurse flat out refused to give me my pain medication!"
— TrustReviewers.com Patient Review"John was friendly, showed genuine concern and professionalism on our initial and follow-up visit... We would request him if there were a need for Ortho again."
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