Elk county, PA

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Elk County, Pennsylvania[edit | edit source]

  • Elk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 31,946. Its county seat is Ridgway. The county was created on April 18, 1843, from parts of Jefferson, Clearfield and McKean Counties, and is named for the Eastern elk that historically inhabited the region.

Healthcare in Elk County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Elk County, Pennsylvania is primarily provided by two main facilities: Penn Highlands Elk and Elk Regional Health Center.

Penn Highlands Elk[edit | edit source]

  • Penn Highlands Elk is a 47-bed, not-for-profit, critical access hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Elk County and surrounding communities. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency medicine, surgery, maternity care, and rehabilitation services.
  • Address: 763 Johnsonburg Rd, St Marys, PA 15857
  • Phone: +1 814-788-8000

Elk Regional Health Center[edit | edit source]

  • Elk Regional Health Center is a community hospital that provides a variety of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
  • Address: 763 Johnsonburg Rd, St Marys, PA 15857
  • Phone: +1 814-788-8000

Other Healthcare Facilities in Elk County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare Challenges in Elk County[edit | edit source]

  • Like many rural counties in Pennsylvania, Elk County faces several healthcare challenges. These include a shortage of healthcare providers, limited access to specialty care, and high rates of chronic disease. Despite these challenges, the county's healthcare providers are committed to improving access to quality care and improving the health of the community.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Elk County, Pennsylvania is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Despite facing several challenges, these providers are committed to improving the health and well-being of the community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Elk county, PA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Schmidt Robert 1780688481 M University Of Texas Medical School At Houston 1978 Family Practice Penn Highlands Fam Med Schmidt Saint Marys PA 15857
Danielisz Petra 1376655456 MD F Other 1993 Internal Medicine Johnsonburg PA 15845
Singh Anujit 1881870905 F Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2005 Internal Medicine Saint Marys PA 15857



Elk county, PA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Mcandrew Joseph 1407866726 M Temple University School Of Medicine 1982 Emergency Medicine Saint Marys PA 15857
Wonderling Julia 1619175411 F Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania 2004 Emergency Medicine Saint Marys PA 15857
Michael Hall 1780688366 M State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University 1985 Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine 635 Maple Ave Du Bois PA 15857 8143756206



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Petraitis Camille 1164773073 M Other 1993 Clinical Social Worker 222 Race St Suite 6 Ridgway PA 15853 8145946829
James Rispo 1316988546 PA M Other 2001 Physician Assistant 1703 S Broad St Philadelphia PA 15857 2154635333
Means Sarah 1700239068 F Other 2016 Physician Assistant Suite 210 Saint Marys PA 15857


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