4.5
12 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Michael Schlechter has practiced internal medicine for 34 years and is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon. He treats chronic kidney disease, chronic kidney disease stage 5, and heart failure.
He completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and sees patients in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Schlechter 4.5 out of 5.
He completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and sees patients in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Schlechter 4.5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 51 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Lehigh Valley Hospital
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Upmc Altoona Blair Medical Associates
1414 9th AveAltoona, PA 16602 Tel: (814) 946-1655
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 Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Pathology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 34 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Altoona , PA | Elizabethtown , PA | Mesquite , TX | State College , PA |
| Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine | Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Joseph Schlechter
Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Joseph Schlechter has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Joseph Schlechter has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1992.
NPI Number
Dr. Schlechter's NPI number is 1336115260.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Schlechter affiliated with?
- Dr. Michael Schlechter is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon.
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