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Dr. Sheela Kerstetter, MD

Dr. Sheela Kerstetter, MD

Dermatology*

Dr. Sheela Kerstetter, MD is a dermatologist in Altoona, PA. Dr. Kerstetter has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with UPMC Altoona.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1414 9th Ave Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-1655

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Dr. Kerstetter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kerstetter

3.2
16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
38%
38%
4 star
13%
13%
3 star
13%
13%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
31%
31%

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Very nice
Dr. Kerstetter was easy to talk to willing to answer any and all questions. My wife went to a different dermatologist for 5 years and NEVER saw the doctor. Kerstetter not only took her on as a new patient, but took care of her the same day. WOW.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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MAZAMZ – Mar 20, 2025
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Pawns me off to a PA most of the time. Dropped my biopsy specimen and recovered it in her pocket. Delayed biopsy of lesions that a year later were so deep that I had to have Mohs surgery in Pittsburgh and lost hair permanently on my scalp. Tells me my scalp itch is nerve pain, when it is chronic dry skin. Husband is still waiting for an appointment with strange lesions on his leg, but she won't see new patients quickly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 10, 2020
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Horrible experience. Rude. Curt. Didn't listen to any of my concerns. She dismissed my concerns, and left the room. With me in a gown. No full body check even with a histroy.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2019
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Was sent to Dr Kerstetter to receive treatment another local derm did not provide, and she worked with me, and is extremely educated on my rare skin disease. This is excellent for those in this local rural area!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marie in Altoona, PA – Jan 29, 2017
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Failed epically. Was prescribed unnecessary medicine that almost put me in hospital. Went to Pittsburgh by my own doing to see specialist, was given correct medicine, and was told never to see kerstetter again, ever. Was told she should not be a doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Altoona, PA – Jul 26, 2016
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Total Satisfaction
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Altoona, PA – Apr 04, 2016
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Dr. Sheela Kerstetter, MD is a dermatologist in Altoona, PA. Dr. Kerstetter has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with UPMC Altoona.

  • Dermatology

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  • Boston University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Blair Medical Associates1414 9th Ave Altoona, PA 16602
1

Practice

Henry D. McKinney M.D.1800 Grant Ave Altoona, PA 16602
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave
    Altoona, PA 16601
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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