Summary

Dr. Michael Schlechter is an internal medicine physician with 34 years of experience providing comprehensive care for adult patients. They earned their medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed their residency training at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Schlechter speaks English and brings over three decades of clinical expertise to their practice.

Dr. Schlechter is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon and practices in Altoona, Pennsylvania. They specialize in treating joint pain, arthritis, and back pain during pregnancy. Their approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and hands-on manual therapy techniques. Patients rate Dr. Schlechter 4.5 out of 5 stars for their compassionate and thorough medical care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Upmc Altoona Blair Medical Associates

1414 9th AveAltoona, PA 16602
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineHospital Medicine
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34 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Altoona , PADu Bois , PAElizabethtown , PAAltoona , PA
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Joseph Schlechter

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AlwaysCare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Priority Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • State Farm
  • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Inc.
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Joseph Schlechter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Joseph Schlechter has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Stroke
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Medical School

Hahnemann University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Michael Schlechter accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Michael Schlechter's office located?
Dr. Michael Schlechter's office is located at 1414 9th Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602.
What languages does Dr. Michael Schlechter speak?
Dr. Michael Schlechter speaks English.
Does Dr. Michael Schlechter accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Schlechter accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Schlechter affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Schlechter is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon.

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