UPMC Altoona
UPMC Altoona is a medical facility located in Altoona, PA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
17% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
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Bariatric Surgery
In Hospital
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Valve Surgery
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceUPMC Altoona
National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
UPMC Altoona
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Chopra
I had a sore shoulder that I had been tolerating for over two weeks and I tried to make an appointment with my regular doctor but he was on vacation so they had me see Dr. Naimoli.She gave me an injection of steroids and told me to come back in a few weeks. When I came back and still had the pain,...
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Naimoli
Dr explain everything step by step. i had knee replacement and it's been rough road due to other health issues but he keeps supporting and explaining what we can do and he has great bedside matters.He cares about his patients which makes him more awesome doctor alone .
Apr 20 2025
Review for Dr. Vankleunen
Amazing physician! Kind, caring, professional and competent!
Hazel Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Humphrey
Location
UPMC Altoona
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UPMC Altoona located?
UPMC Altoona is located at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UPMC Altoona won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UPMC Altoona has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is UPMC Altoona highly rated with patients?
48% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UPMC Altoona score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UPMC Altoona?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UPMC Altoona profile..
How does UPMC Altoona rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Practice is a joke anymore. Went to his father before and now with my child getting help is ridiculous. Nicole the TA constantly brushes off issues and gives incorrect information. Then puts false information in the chart.