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Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD
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Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Cresson, PA.
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Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 56
Cresson, PA
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30 years of experience
Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Cresson, PA.

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Dr. Ratchford graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Cresson, PA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Ratchford currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Altoona, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center At Windber, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Conemaugh Miners Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ratchford received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ratchford's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ratchford is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 CPG Cresson
    823 2nd St, Cresson, PA 16630
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 886-2911
  2. 2 Conemaugh Memorial Med CTR-Main Lab
    1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 410-8300
  3. 3 Amber Hills
    429 Manor Dr, Ebensburg, PA 15931
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 472-6060
  4. 4 Portage Health Center RHC
    3670 Portage St Ste 105, Portage, PA 15946
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 736-9614

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Jun 20, 2017
My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Don Ratchford for years. He listens to what you have to say and you are not rushed through your appointment. We trust him with our healthcare.
Mackel in South Fork — Jun 20, 2017
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Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Family Medicine
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  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1994
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  • Family Practice and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center At Windber, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Conemaugh Miners Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA

  • Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center At Windber

    600 Somerset Ave, Windber, PA

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

    1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA

  • Conemaugh Miners Medical Center

    290 Haida Ave, Hastings, PA