General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  Treating hypertension is very important. Over time, high blood pressures can put strain on the heart and Sponsored content brought to you by blood vessels. This can lead to further problems, such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Fortunately, we have a lot of medication options for the treatment of blood pressure. Patients with hypertension should speak with their Primary Care Provider in order to determine the best medication for them. Lifestyle changes are also an important part of the treatment plan. Regular exercise can help tremendously. Cutting back on alcohol can also help. People who smoke should try to quit. People who are overweight should work on weight loss to improve their blood pressure.
• Stroke Rehabilitation
  Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
• Pediatric Care
  That affiliation gives providers the ability to provide an enhanced level of care to infants, children, and adolescents close to home. Providing these capabilities and best practices will allow Uniontown Hospital and WVU Medicine Children’s to ensure affordable, accessible, and comprehensive care for their most vulnerable patients. The collaboration provides state-of-the-art, nationally recognized pediatric care for families in the area through access to sub-specialty care, preventive care, research, and education programs.
• Primary Care
  WVU Medicine Uniontown Primary Care offers Scottdale area residents access to expert care at the Faywest office located at 109 Crossroads Road, Suite 201, Scottdale, PA 15683.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Carey McMonagle said he is looking forward to retirement after nearly four decades practicing family medicine in Fayette County. Read More >
• High Cholesterol
• Emergency Care
  Specialty consultation is available within the hospital to meet identified needs, such as ensuring appropriate and timely diagnostic procedures. Emergency Department staff also fully integrates with the surrounding community regarding disaster planning on each shift.
• Colonoscopy
  The recommendation for the age to start getting a colonoscopy or stool-based test to screen for colorectal cancer recently dropped to 45 years old, Means said.
• Pneumonia
• Immunizations
  Jack Beachly, of Uniontown, gets his first COVID-19 vaccine shot at the Fayette County Vaccine Taskforce's first vaccination clinic at the Uniontown Mall. Photo by Holly Hendershot

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  Uniontown Hospital and doctors John Sunyecz, Lawrence Glad and Christine Wilson have earned a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) designation from the AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) and the Surgical Review Board. Read More >
• Obstetrics
  , chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said. “The fact that WVU Medicine can soon provide these services will be a further step toward that goal. I am honored that we will be able to serve these patients.”
• Pregnancy
• Labor and Delivery
  The hospital had renovated what was then the labor and delivery unit in 2015 and when the unit shuttered in 2019, that portion of the building was closed but maintained. This will allow for a rapid turnaround to get the new program started in September.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Urology
  UNIONTOWN, Pa. –WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital announced Wednesday that regional urology practice – Tricounty Urology – has officially joined the health system.
• Nephrology
• Kidney Stones
  The group offers the latest treatments for urologic health concerns like kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, incontinence, and urinary tract infections and the physicians also have extensive experience diagnosing and treating urological cancers, including kidney, bladder, and prostate cancer.
• Prostate Cancer
  Doctors recommend men talk with their health-care provider about having screening for prostate cancer starting at age 50, and as early as age 40 for men who are at increased risk for prostate cancer.
• Cancer Care
  “The opening of our new cancer clinic and infusion center makes good on our commitment to bring exceptional cancer care to this community,” David Hess, M.D., CEO of Uniontown Hospital, said. “We are truly blessed to offer the comfort and convenience of specialized cancer treatment right on our hospital campus.”
• Lung Cancer
  November is national lung cancer awareness month. Healthy lungs are critical to longevity and high quality of life. In today’s presentation, we will talk about lung health, how to ensure the best health for your lungs, some warning signs to watch for and more. The more you know, the better protected you and your loved ones can be from lung cancer and lung disease!

Neurologists

• Neurology
  May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month. As the 5th leading cause of death and disability in the United States, it is vitally important to understand what stroke is, how to identify it, and what to do if you or a loved one is showing stroke symptoms.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Mental Health
  “A lot of times, people overlook men’s mental health and stress. Incorporating exercise is one hour out of the day where you don’t have to worry about anything,” said Sandonas. “It’s a tough world, and a lot of men don’t like to talk about things, so exercise is a way to relieve stress.”

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
  WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital has been recognized for excellent in stroke and diabetes care by the American Heart Association. Read More >
• Thyroid
  Many things can cause hypertension (high blood pressure.) Often hypertension is a result of being overweight, obese, or physically inactive. Eating a lot of salty food, smoking, or drinking a lot of alcohol can lead to hypertension. Some medications, such as Sudafed, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen), and steroids, can increase blood pressure. Certain medical conditions can cause hypertension. These include sleep apnea, kidney disease, thyroid disease, and other hormonal issues. Genetics also plays a role--people with a family history of hypertension are much more likely to develop hypertension themselves.

Radiologist

• MRI
  A stroke is brain tissue that dies because oxygen and other nutrients cannot get to the brain. Most commonly, this is caused by clogged blood vessels, but can also result from a blood vessel burst. An MRI is used to confirm a stroke at the affected brain tissue is visible through the scan.
• Radiology
  Uniontown Hospital is offering expanded Interventional Radiology services providing area residents with a close-to-home alternative to traditional surgery. Read More >
• Mammography
• Computed Tomography
  Definitely quit smoking. This is one of the best things for your health – not just your lungs but your health on many levels. (2) Avoid secondhand exposure to cigarette smoke. (3) If you are a smoker or quit in the past 15 years, ask your doctor if a CT scan for early detection of lung cancer is right for you. We offer these once a year to find lung cancer while it’s very small and can be removed. The highest cure rates for lung cancer are when it’s found early. An annual CT scan for smokers has been shown to help people beat lung cancer.
• Chemotherapy
  The new center, which officially opens to patients on June 1, will take a multidisciplinary approach to medical oncology care, including chemotherapy and other infusion services, a pharmacy, and a lab. Patients will have access to nurse navigation, a telephone triage system for symptom management and prescription refills, cancer registry services, tumor boards, and telemedicine appointments.
• Radiation Oncology
• Interventional Radiology

Surgeons

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
  Among the specialty care it offers are women’s care, pediatrics, orthopedics, pulmonary and critical care, cancer care, and ear, nose and throat care.
• Wound Care
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Knee Replacement
  Uniontown Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center + for excellence in hip and knee replacement surgeries. Read More >

Plastic Surgeons

• Face Lift
  Uniontown Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the renewed Family Beginnings Birthing Center (FBBC), after a multi-million dollar renovation and facelift of the center in recent months. Recognizing the need for continued obstetrical care in the region, the hospital, which delivers more than 1,000 babies into the world each year, conducted the renovations at a time when many other obstetrical services at community hospitals have closed their doors. Read More >
• Laparoscopic Surgery
  Their specialists are also highly trained in several advanced techniques, including endoscopic surgery, UroLiftⓇ, laparoscopic surgery, and cryosurgery.

Dermatologists

• Dermatology

Allergists

• Allergies