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Family Medicine | Penn State Health

Family Medicine • Hershey, PA • 15+ locations

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

- The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group is a Penn State Health entity based in Hershey, PA, centered on the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. - Focus areas include a coordinated team approach to care through the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute and other hospital/healthcare services. - The group operates within a academic medical center setting in central Pennsylvania and emphasizes hospital-based medical care and physician liaison programs. - Contact: multiple local and toll-free numbers available for patient inquiries. - The provided material highlights the broader Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and its hospital/academic ecosystem, rather than listing a dedicated Family Medicine practice or physicians. For family medicine providers, consider checking the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center location pages or the main Penn State Health family medicine directory for a direct family medicine physician and clinic options.

Services Offered

  • Family Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Preventive Care
  • Immunizations
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Screenings
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening (e.g., colonoscopies)
  • Breast Cancer Screening (e.g., mammograms)
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Spiritual/Mind-Body Health (integrated care)
  • Referral to Specialists
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Mental Health Services (collaboration with specialists)
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy (within network)
  • Pediatric and Adult Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Sports Medicine (training, preventive)
  • Obstetrics (some doctors provide obstetric services)
  • Women's Health
  • Pre-operative Assessments
  • Behavioral Medicine

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Self-pay, Insurance

Languages Spoken

Not published.

Current Offers

New Patient Offer

FAQs

What services do Penn State Health family medicine doctors offer?

They provide primary care for the entire family, including preventive services, screenings, immunizations, chronic disease management, and coordination with specialists.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Nationally recognized experts
  • Best Doctors in America listings
  • Academic medical center affiliation

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades: 78% patient experience rating (11% higher than national average) (not specified for total; based on HCAHPS surveys)
  • Birdeye: Various (mixed) (1,952 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate individual physicians
  • Strong focus on active listening and patient-centered care by certain providers
  • Efficient follow-up and accessibility via patient portals by some staff members
  • Good overall patient experience ratings for the medical center compared to national averages

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and in waiting rooms
  • Concerns regarding billing practices, insurance network misinformation, and unexpected fees
  • Difficulties with communication, follow-ups, and prescription refills
  • Reports of doctors appearing rushed, dismissive, or lacking in communication skills during visits

"Dr. Josef has shown a lot of concern for my high prostate reading. I would highly recommend dr Josef to anyone looking for a primary care provider. I've always had a high level of respect for him. He always listens carefully to any concerns and quickly comes up with a plan to help."

- UPMC Provider Reviews (Dr. Ernest M. Josef)

"The good doctors always leave :( they never return phone calls they let medications go without being refilled when thats not suppose to happen. Some medications cannot be stopped abruptly. It seems as if they really dont care about their patients..."

- Medical Group «Penn State Medical Group Fishburn Road» reviews

"Only my second time here. First time Dr. wasn’t very personable. Second visit & I’m Still sitting in the little room waiting for a Dr. over 1 hour and 20 min. After my appt time! Ridiculous. Nobody has checked or apologized."

- Birdeye (Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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