Dr. Rene R. Rigal, MD | Altoona, PA | Anesthesiologist

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As a board certified physician, I provide the finest care available and strive for the best outcomes for all of my patients.

accepting new patients
2.7

19 Ratings
55 years of experience
speaks English
New York Presbyterian Hospital
10 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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This so called doctor is very rude and has made women very uncomfortable with his attitude. Would never recommend him if he was the last pain doctor in the world!

November 21st, 2023

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completely rude will never ever go back there!!!!!

April 26th, 2017

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After many doctor visits. Dr. Rigal was the only one who got rid of my back pain first time and everytime.

March 31st, 2015

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Very condescending and berating attitude. Did not do an exam before determining what he would do. Did not take into consideration what my previous pain doctor had done and worked for me and did a procedure that had no benefit. Looked for and found a caring doctor. Would not send anyone to Dr. Rigal!

August 6th, 2014

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The doctor was very preachy and made me feel like I was some sort of trash because of my problem. He has no compassion for patients and acts as though I was wasting his time. His nurses were very nice. I feel sorry that they have to work with a man like that. If he treats patients this poorly how does he treat his employees? Not recommended.

January 31st, 2014

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Very smug and dismissive. Didn't want to listen to what I had to say. Just preached about everything but the problem. My wife had to leave because she was so upset with him. Just a very small minded person. However his staff was very very considerate. They apologized for him and stated that he is like this with many many people and they get complaints about him all the time. At least his staff was nice.

January 29th, 2014

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Great care!

October 11th, 2010

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Great care Great Staff Will come back!

August 9th, 2010

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very mean

March 18th, 2010

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NOT RECCOMENDED

October 22nd, 2009

Allegheny Pain Management

1402 9th AveAltoona, PA 16602

Tel: (814) 940-2000

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Rene R Rigal

215 Grampian BlvdWilliamsport, PA 17701

Tel: (814) 940-2000


Dr. Rene R Rigal, MD	Dr. Nishant Ashok Gandhi, DO	Dr. Jonathan D Seiner, MD	Dr. Samantha James Neuwirth
Anesthesiology	Pain Medicine	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.7 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1.8 (4 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience		15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Altoona , PA	Connellsville , PA	Huntingdon , PA	Philipsburg , PA
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine	Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine		Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
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Acute Pain
Cancer Pain
Chronic Pain
Pain Medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1973

University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1971

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What languages does Dr. Rene Rigal speak?: Dr. Rene Rigal speaks English.
Where is Dr. Rene Rigal's office located?: Dr. Rene Rigal's office is located at 1402 9th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602.
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