UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is an affiliate of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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We offer care in 17 counties across Pennsylvania. Exceptional pediatric care is always close-to-home.
UPMC Children’s Express Care provides walk-in, after-hours care by board-certified pediatricians on evening and weekends.
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All children six-months and older can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Friedlander did not discredit our concerns and we are incredibly thankful to have a pediatrician who listens.
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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for ambulatory health care and primary care medical home.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is part of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, ranked 6th in the nation overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Honor Roll for Best Children’s Hospitals.
We know as a parent, your child’s health care is a major concern. Since most of the staff at UPMC CCP – Altoona are parents also, we have those same concerns. At our practice, you will always find that your child comes first.
By functioning as your Primary Care Medical Home, UPMC CCP – Altoona puts your child at the center of health care decision-making. Your chosen pediatrician, along with the rest of our office staff, will work in partnership with your family to coordinate and personalize care. Your provider will also work with you and your child to establish a unique care management plan.
As a part of the UPMC CCP network, and under the leadership and guiding principles of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC CCP – Altoona is dedicated to offering exceptional pediatric care, right in your community.
The FDA has made changes to the administration of the COVID-19 booster for kids 5 and older.
Our offices are currently scheduling flu vaccine appointments.
You can now schedule an in-person or video visit online.
Testing is available at most UPMC CCP offices and all Express Care locations.
You can check-in from your smartphone or tablet.
We offer video visits with our providers.
To schedule an appointment at UPMC CCP – Altoona, please call 814-946-7568. Our office is open:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Saturday: 8 to 11:30 a.m. – newborn and sick visits only
Our phones are answered by our nursing staff Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to answer any questions you may have.
*If your newborn or sick child needs to be seen on a Saturday, please call the office starting at 7:30 a.m. to request an appointment time. Masks are still required in our office and patients must check in via our online check-in process or call the office from the parking lot.
Review our Extended Office Hours Policy.
Same-time sick service has been temporarily suspended. Please call our office and select option 2 to schedule a sick visit.
We make ourselves available to keep your children at their best. If your child is experiencing sick symptoms outside of typical office hours, consider utilizing our after-hours services below.
If you have a concern about your child’s health, we encourage you to contact our office. The on-duty nurse can provide medical advice and connect you with a pediatrician should you need further assistance. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
If you are delivering at UPMC Altoona, tell the staff that you have chosen UPMC CCP – Altoona as your pediatric provider, and we will see your baby within the first 24 hours. If you are delivering at another hospital, we will see your baby at the office as soon as necessary after discharge, usually within two to three days. Call our office before you leave the hospital to schedule an appointment.
Our office is accepting new patients. Whether you’re joining us from another pediatric office, or you are welcoming a newborn into the world, our practice is always happy to make your child a part of the UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics network. Call 814-946-7568 to receive more information about how to transition your child to the practice.
Our billing is centralized through our Administrative office in Wexford, Pa. Should you have specific questions regarding your bill, please call 1-888-857-7646 or email your questions to CCPBilling@chp.edu.
We are proud to participate in the Pennsylvania Medical Home Initiative. Learn more.
Please call our office at 814-946-7568.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
Learn more about UPMC Patient Portals.
By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Administrative & Billing Office Pine Center, Suite 450 11279 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.