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Dr. Ryan Levy, MD

Dr. Ryan Levy, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Ryan Levy, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Altoona, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and Heritage Valley Beaver. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (19 reviews)

UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute

620 Howard Ave Bldg 7 Altoona, PA 16601
Telehealth available

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(412) 647-7555

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Levy specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Levy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Levy

4.1
19 ratings, 9 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Brilliant, kind, caring
Completed one surgery with Dr Levy and weeks away from a second complicated surgery. He’s extremely intelligent in thoracic medicine. Kind and considerate. Very well respected.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JP – Jan 18, 2024
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I’m actually sorry to write this review because the problem is mostly due to “the system”: the docs are specialists who don’t care for/about the whole person (my husband). Dr. Levy, the attending surgeon is good but teams with Dr. Luketitch for some surgeries at Presby and he seemed to defer to him; it was unclear who was in charge. The 1st surgery went sideways causing an infection. They put him through 3 more surgeries under general anesthesia & morphine and still couldn’t figure it out. Finally, I told the infectious disease drs, “You know, my husband had his spleen and half of his pancreas removed.” They said, “That’s probably causing the high white blood cell count.” Astonishingly, those drs & surgical team members were clueless about my husband’s history. This was in 3/2021. It is 7/2021 and he is still suffering the affects of too much anesthesia. No one on Levy’s team looked at the history of the person on the table, even after the first surgery went awry. Beware!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 01, 2021
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Dr. Levy is the most compassionate doctor, I have ever encountered My husband was referred to Dr. Levy after his doctor could do no more for him. We appreciated that we never felt rushed and he always took his time to explain what the procedures were, and what, in the final analysis, what needed to be done. Unfortunately, my husband passed away from another unrelated cause. Dr Levy called me personally to give his condolences. I will never forget his kindnesses.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patty Davis – Aug 18, 2020
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Dr. Levy needs to work on his interpersonal skills with his patients. His abrupt manner comes across as rude and uncaring. His interactions with my 84 year old mother were upsetting to her and our family. I would not recommend him at all and would give him zero stars.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2019
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I am so thoroughly disappointed in my first & last experience in Dr. Levy’s office. My appointment was at 2:30 & by 5:00, I had not seen him. While his PA came in at 3:30 to get my information, that was the last I would see of anyone. At 5:00, I finally gave up & went out to see if I could fine someone/anyone. I found his PA, a nurse & another individual in an office. I explained I could not wait any longer as my time is also valuable. They apologized & said he was delayed in the O.R. I said it would have been nice if someone would have communicated that to me (& the other 3 patients waiting in other rooms). So unprofessional & such a frustrating experience. I will not be back regardless of his wonderful reputation!! The whole office could use a lesson on communication, courtesy & professionalisms!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2019
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Excellent doctor. Never rushes you and explains your condition well. Makes you feel like his only patient. Caring and compassionate and excellent bedside manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Martin – May 01, 2018
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No one should have to wait 2.5 hours after appointment time to see a doctor. I called an hour ahead of appointment time to see how far behind he was running (hearing he is notorious for being behind schedule) and the office would not tell me anything. They still advised us to be there at appointment time. 2.5 hours later, after almost leaving, he made time to see us. My 86 yr old father who had to wait for that long, and myself. I left work 3 hrs early to get him there on time. Not acceptable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Lesa in Cranberry Township, PA – Jan 14, 2017
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Dr Levy is a skilled intelligent ,kind surgeon. He got to.the.bottom of my health issue in less than 2 weeks and he spent the time at appts explaining and showing images to me so I knew what was going on. I never felt rushed. My incision is healing well without any complications from my biopsy location. And he called me himself with the results as soon as as they came in. He also graciously answered questions from my surgeon brother about my case. Dr. Levy is .wonderful doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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HS in Coraopolis, PA – Dec 06, 2016
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Very caring and compassionate doctor. I would highly recommend him to others. Saved my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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G Stuckert in Pittsburgh, PA – Aug 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Ryan M Levy, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr Levy specializes in minimally invasive esophageal surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease,...read more

biography

Ryan M. Levy, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Levy specializes in minimally invasive esophageal surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease,...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute

UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute620 Howard Ave Bldg 7 Altoona, PA 16601
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UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute9100 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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UPMC Esophageal and Lung Surgery Institute111 Hazel Ln Ste 200 Sewickley, PA 15143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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