Mount Nittany Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics • State College, PA • Since 1902 • Three convenient locations in Central PA (State College and Toftrees) locations
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About
Mount Nittany Health is a nonprofit health system based in State College, PA, with a 260-bed Mount Nittany Medical Center and over 220 providers offering primary and specialty care, including orthopedics and sports medicine. The organization emphasizes community health, wellness programs, preventive care, and patient education, along with ongoing capital projects (Outpatient Center and Patient Tower). It operates 13 offices in the State College area and Bellefonte, and is actively involved in COVID-19 updates and vaccination efforts. Founded in 1902, it strives to improve quality of life through accessible orthopedic and sports medicine services as part of its broader mission to build a healthier community.
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FAQs
Prepare for your upcoming surgery with our virtual education classes. Learn how to get ready for your procedure, what to expect and how to play an active role in your recovery. Classes are held via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The page mentions virtual education classes for upcoming surgery, held via Zoom on the first and third Tuesday of each month. It does not provide a dedicated FAQ-style question/answer set.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. James Martin): 4.0 out of 5 stars (20 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Brian Spencer): 5.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)
- Mount Nittany Health (Nathaniel L. Pozniak, PA-C): 4.8 out of 5 stars (avg) (305 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional and caring staff
- High level of medical knowledge and ability to explain conditions clearly
- Effective communication and attentiveness to patient questions
- Strong focus on patient comfort and pain management
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding time spent with patients during appointments
- Reports of misdiagnosis in specific instances
"Nate Pozniak is an excellent PA-C! He is very knowledgeable and does extremely well at explaining things. He listens to me. He shows concern and really cares. Highly recommended!!"
- Mount Nittany Health Patient Review"Spent one and half hrs with me on my first visit concerning a hip replacement. Was very professional and is highly recommended. Staff were great also."
- Healthgrades Patient Review for Dr. James Martin"Dr. Martin may be renown for his surgical skills but that does not translate to a caring physician willing to listen... I would not recommend him as he demonstrated little..."
- Healthgrades Patient Review for Dr. James MartinSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Joint Pain | Mount Nittany Health - Dec 29, 2025
- James Martin, MD | Orthopedics | State College, PA - Jun 16, 2026
- Patient Education | Mount Nittany Health - May 22, 2026
- Knee Pain Care | Mount Nittany Health - Dec 29, 2025
- A second opinion helps an athlete find his way back to baseball | Mount Nittany Health - Feb 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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