Charles J. Harvey, D.O.

    
Charles J. Harvey, D.O.
 
 

Dr. Harvey’s spinal experience includes disc disease, scoliosis, fracture care and tumors of the spine.  His pediatric orthopedic experience includes children’s fractures and spinal deformities.  Dr. Harvey has also worked one season with the Philadelphia Eagles football team as an athletic trainer. 

Dr. Harvey resides in Hollidaysburg with his wife and three children. His outside interests include bicycling, music and time devoted to his family.

Dr. Harvey has provided relief for many of his patients. Visit our patient success story page for more information.


Office Location(s):

BOA - Altoona


3000 Fairway Drive
Altoona, Pennsylvania   16602
Location Phone: 814-942-1166
Location Fax: 814-942-6222

Accepting new patients:
 I am accepting new patients.

Primary Specialty:
 Orthopaedic Surgery

Education:
Undergraduate:
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, New York University : 1980

 Bachelor of Arts, English, La Salle College, Philadelphia, PA : 1977

Medical Education:
 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine : 1986

Residency:
 Orthopedic Surgery, Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA : 1991

Fellowship:
 Fellow American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics : 1998

Academic Appointments:
 Medical Director of Spine Program, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona, Altoona, PA
 Medical Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, ARHS, Altoona, PA
 Past President, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Pediatric Section

Board Certifications:
 American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery : 1994

In Practice Since:
 1979

Affiliations:
 Altoona Regional Health System, 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 : 2005
     In 2005 the Altoona Hospital and Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital merged and became the Altoona Regional Health System.
 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 2005 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 : 1992
 Altoona Hospital, 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 : 1992
 Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital, 7th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 : 1992
 Nason Hospital, 105 Nason Drive, Roaring Spring, PA 16673 : 1992
 American Osteopathic Association
 American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics
 Pennsylvania Medical Society
 Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
 American Medical Association

Honors and Awards:
 Allegheny Family Physicians Clinical Teacher of the Year : 1993 - 1994
 New York University's Founder's Day Award : 1979

Publications:
 Are there indications for partial rib resection in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation? : 1993
     Harvey CJ, Betz RR, Clements DH, Huss GK, Spine Vol. 18(12):1593-1599.


 Sagittal plane analysis in idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation. : 1990
     Bridwell KH, Betz RR, Capelli AM, Huss GK, Harvey CJ: Spine 15(7):>644-649.