Conemaugh Physician Group
Neurosurgery • Johnstown, PA • 1 location at Johnstown, PA locations
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About
Conemaugh Physician Group - Neurosurgery in Johnstown, PA specializes in treatment of spine conditions through neurological and spine surgery, as well as non-operative management. The team treats brain surgery, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, herniated discs, spinal tumors, and carpal tunnel surgery.
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Photos published by Conemaugh Physician Group showing the neurosurgery practice in Johnstown, PA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- RateMDs (Dr. Kevin M Zitnay): 2.9/5 (Not stated)
- Healthgrades (Johnstown neurosurgery directory): 3.2 (35 ratings) for Dr. Kevin Zitnay; 4.2 (16 ratings) for Dr. Philip Hlavac (35 ratings; 16 ratings)
- WebMD provider directory (Johnstown, PA): 4.5 (40 ratings) (listed in highlights) (Total 179 reviews (across 9 results))
- Health US News (Dr. Kevin M. Zitnay): Positive (3/5) overall patient experience (108 reviews)
- Health US News (Dr. Philip J. Hlavac): 5/5 patient experience (58 reviews)
- Conemaugh Physician Group (Neurosurgery page): 4.6/5 (20); 4.7/5 (25) (highlights show two ratings) (20 and 25 (as shown))
Patients praise
- Some physicians show strong patient experience ratings (e.g., Dr. Philip J. Hlavac at 5/5 on US News; Conemaugh Physician Group neurosurgery listing around 4.6–4.7/5).
Common complaints
- Low ratings and negative patient comments about specific neurosurgeons/clinicians (e.g., 2.9/5 on RateMDs for Dr. Kevin M. Zitnay; dismissive behavior and cancellation/displeasure described for Dr. Zafar Chowdhry on Healthgrades; appointment/payment/treatment delays and medication concerns described on a local review site).
"“This doctor was dismissive of anything I had to say during my first visit… [they] cancelled the video appointment…”"
- Healthgrades review excerpt (Dr. Zafar Chowdhry, Johnstown, PA)"“I would not recommend him to anyone!”"
- Healthgrades review excerpt (Dr. Zafar Chowdhry, Johnstown, PA)"“Now being told that under no circumstances will my doctor prescribe me pain meds… Just say no… and not waste my time.”"
- Localitybiz review excerpt (John P Murtha Neuroscience)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Independence Health System Welcomes Neuro and Spinal Surgeon - Mar 13, 2026
- Nicole L. Gray, PA-C - Monroeville, PA - Neurosurgery - Book Appointment - May 29, 2026
- Lauren Michelle Carroll, PA-C - Pittsburgh, PA - Neurosurgery - May 4, 2026
- UPMC neurology expands access to Lewisburg | News, Sports, Jobs - The Express - Jul 18, 2025
- Meritus Neurosurgery adds physician - Franklin County Free Press - Feb 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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