About Penn Highlands Elk
Hospital overview and services
Penn Highlands Elk is a critical access hospital in Saint Marys, PA, serving Elk County and the surrounding Saint Marys community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Saint Marys can seek immediate care at Penn Highlands Elk's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Penn Highlands Elk has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Saint Marys area.
When choosing a hospital in Saint Marys, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Penn Highlands Elk's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Penn Highlands Elk has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Saint Marys, PA.
Mortality
Penn Highlands Elk performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Penn Highlands Elk performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Penn Highlands Elk performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Penn Highlands Elk
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Carolyn Miller, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Amanda Fremer, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Autumn Malliard, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Steven Bonebrake, DO
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Lauren Conrad, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Samantha O'neil, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Melissa Hilliard, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Tamara Gorsuch, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Jeremy Gorsuch, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. James Condon, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jacob Cauvel, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Kristi Powell, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Muhammad Minhaj, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Brandy Hetrick
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Felix, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Louis Nitsos, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Eric Biondo Savin, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Kristina Hoover, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Zhimin Yuan, MD
Pathology
Dr. Eric Faught, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Penn Highlands Elk
What is the CMS rating for Penn Highlands Elk?
Penn Highlands Elk has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Penn Highlands Elk have emergency services?
Yes, Penn Highlands Elk provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Penn Highlands Elk?
Penn Highlands Elk is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Penn Highlands Elk?
20 physicians are affiliated with Penn Highlands Elk. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·