John T. Rich
Advanced in Dupuytren Contracture
Advanced in Dupuytren Contracture

Overview

Philosophy of care | I wish to help patients understand their condition, treatment options, and to guide them through their decision process and treatment. | Why I entered medicine | I started working in a hospital at age 16. I loved math and science and became a chemical engineer, but ultimately I found personal fulfillment in combining engineering's problem solving with caring for patients. | Personal interests | I enjoy cycling, water sports and woodworking. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |.

Dr. Rich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Graduate Institution
Jefferson Medical College, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 1988
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA- 1995
Specialties
Orthopedics
Hand Surgery
Licenses
Hand Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
Fellowships
Hand Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA- 1996
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-Dickson City
334 Main Street, Dickson City, PA 18519
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OAA Orthopaedic Specialists

250 Cetronia Road, Second Floor, 
Allentown, PA 
 (2.4 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Jay Talsania is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Talsania is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Tennis Elbow.

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