About
Dr. Sean P. Hampton earned his Bachelor of Science with honors from Indiana University of Pennsylvania before completing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at UPMC Altoona, where he earned board certification. Dr. Hampton has practiced as a family physician in the Altoona area since 2010.
His decision to pursue Family Medicine grew from a deep desire to help patients reach their optimal health. Colleagues describe him as a natural people person who genuinely enjoys learning the individual histories behind each patient. That knowledge shapes the personalized approach he takes with every visit. Dr. Hampton focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, integrative wellness, and nutritional counseling. He works closely with patients managing diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. He also offers free 30-minute consultations, in person or by phone, for anyone exploring the practice.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), B.S. (graduated with honors)
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), D.O., 2008
Residency
Family Medicine, UPMC Altoona
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hampton right for?
Dr. Hampton works well with adults and adolescents seeking a thorough, unhurried approach to family medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from his consistent, personalized attention. He suits patients who want a physician involved in long-term wellness planning, not just acute care. Anyone interested in nutritional counseling, weight management, or an integrative approach to health will find his clinical focus well-matched to those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hampton focuses on the full scope of family medicine, with particular depth in chronic disease management. He regularly treats patients with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. He also emphasizes preventive care, integrative wellness, and nutritional counseling as core parts of his practice.
Yes, Dr. Hampton holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency training at UPMC Altoona and has practiced as a family physician in the Altoona area since 2010.
O. degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008, graduating after completing his undergraduate studies with honors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at UPMC Altoona.
Dr. Hampton takes an integrative approach that blends evidence-based medicine with holistic methods. He focuses on optimal nutrition and lifestyle changes alongside traditional treatment. He gets to know each patient's unique history and uses that knowledge to build a genuinely personalized care plan.
Yes, Dr. Hampton offers free 30-minute consultations, available in person or by phone. This gives prospective patients a chance to ask questions and understand how the practice works before committing to a membership.
Yes, Dr. Hampton offers a structured weight loss program that uses Phentermine, Topiramate, and Semaglutide. He pairs medication management with custom exercise and diet plans tailored to each patient. Patients typically lose 10-20% of their body weight within the first eight months of the program.
Yes, Dr. Hampton performs a wide range of in-office procedures. These include joint injections, trigger point injections, osteopathic manipulative treatment, small lesion removal, ingrown toenail repair, suturing of simple lacerations, abscess incision and drainage, and more.
As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Hampton offers osteopathic manipulative treatment as one of his in-office services. This reflects his holistic clinical philosophy, which treats the whole patient rather than isolated symptoms.
Dr. Hampton sees patients ages 12 and older, including teenagers, college students, working adults, and Medicare-eligible patients. He works with a broad range of health needs, from routine preventive care to ongoing management of complex chronic conditions.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026