
Overview
Emelia Bittenbinder, MD, specializes in vascular surgery and is board-certified in surgery and vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Memorial, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Bittenbinder earned her medical degree at Texas A&M University School of Medicine and completed a residency and a fellowship at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.
Dr. Bittenbinder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Insufficiency. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Venous Insufficiency.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2808 Old Post Road, Lower Level, Harrisburg, PA 17110
2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 2600, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Wellspan Medical Group
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Geisinger Medical Center - Vascular Surgery
Dr. Ryer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. His clinical interests include management of thoracic and abdominal aneurysms, carotid stenting and endarterectomy, stenting of the lower extremities and venous disease management. Dr. Ryer earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and his fellowship in vascular surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Dr. Ryer is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Ryer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.
Geisinger Medical Center - Vascular Surgery
James R. Elmore, MD, is a vascular surgeon and chair of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore obtained his medical degree from the University of Connecticut. He completed his surgery residency at Maine Medical Center and his vascular fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Elmore is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Delaware Valley Vascular Society, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore has been recognized as a distinguished member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a rare honor and distinction. He is past president of the Delaware Valley Vascular Society. Dr. Elmore’s clinical interests include carotid artery stents & carotid endarterectomy and was the principal investigator for CREST (a research trial investigating carotid stents). He has extensive experience with aortic aneurysm surgery and stents, and broad experience with leg revascularization with leg stents or bypass for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Elmore is pleased to provide minimally invasive procedures for varicose veins for his patients at Geisinger. Stent placement for renal artery disease and mesenteric disease are also procedures he commonly performs. Dr. Elmore likes to treat all his patients as if they are his own family members. Every patient is treated as a VIP. He works hard to give them the most compassionate care possible. Dr. Elmore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Bittenbinder isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- LymphangiectasisDr. Bittenbinder isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Bittenbinder isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Bittenbinder isAdvanced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Bittenbinder isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Bittenbinder isAdvanced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Experienced
- Aagenaes SyndromeDr. Bittenbinder isExperienced. Learn about Aagenaes Syndrome.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bittenbinder isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Bittenbinder isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Bittenbinder isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Bittenbinder isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Bittenbinder isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.


