
Sharon Medical Group Family Medicine
Family Medicine • Altoona, PA
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
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Phone
814-942-9600
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What is Family Medicine?
Family Medicine is a division of Primary Care that provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, sexes, diseases, and parts of the body. It is based on the knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and community, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC Altoona Family Physicians (Birdeye): 2.7/5 (62)
- Dr. Sean Hampton (Healthgrades): 4.3/5 (38)
- Dr. Patrick McLucas (Healthgrades): 4.2/5 (19)
- Dr. Victoria Devan (Healthgrades): 3.7/5 (6)
- Dr. Michael A. Pedone (Vitals): 2.4/5 (8)
- Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney (UPMC): 5.0/5 (41)
- Dr. Stephen Laurence Scharf (UPMC): 4.8/5 (407)
- Dr. Brett Lawrence Scharf (UPMC): 4.9/5 (31)
Patients praise
- Attentive and kind providers who listen to concerns
- Thorough explanations of medical conditions and treatments
- Positive experiences with individual physicians, particularly with follow-up communication
- Efficient care in emergency or acute medical situations
"She's an amazing doctor. The best I've ever had."
— Dr. Kathleen E. Sweeney (UPMC) Patient Review"I have been here since I was 18. So 16 years and the care is always horrible. It's always a run around."
— UPMC Altoona Family Physicians Patient Review"Dr. Scharf goes above and beyond every visit I have with him. He truly takes time to listen to my concerns..."
— Dr. Stephen Scharf (UPMC) Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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