Summary

Dr. Thomas Dispenza is a cardiovascular disease specialist who focuses on heart conditions in children and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency at Akron Children's Hospital in 2008, followed by a fellowship at Riley Children's Health in 2012. With 21 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Dispenza brings extensive knowledge to pediatric cardiology care. He is fluent in German and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Dispenza practices at Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center with locations in State College, York, and Hershey, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, pediatric obesity, and hyperlipidemia. His practice includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, blood tests for comprehensive health assessments, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart function under controlled conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Dispenza highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks German, Spanish
  • Riley Children's Health
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Charles Dispenza has 3 locations

PennState Health Childrens' Heart Group

476 Rolling Ridge Dr Ste 101State College, PA 16801
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

PennState Health Childrens' Heart Group

200 Campus Dr Ste 1100Hershey, PA 17033

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Speaks German, Spanish Speaks English Speaks German, Spanish Speaks English
State College , PADu Bois , PAHershey , PAState College , PA
Med School: University of Pittsburgh Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Erie Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Charles Dispenza

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Charles Dispenza has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Riley Children's Health in 2012.

Residency

Completed their residency at Akron Children's Hospital in 2008.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Dispenza's NPI number is 1093932352.

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Dr. Thomas Dispenza speaks German and Spanish.
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Dr. Thomas Dispenza's office is located at 476 Rolling Ridge Dr Ste 101, State College, PA, 16801.
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