Overview
Dr. Chaudhary is an orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in the treatment of adult and pediatric spinal disorders, addressing conditions in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He provides care for people with degenerative diseases, spinal deformities, trauma and tumors, and performs complex revision surgeries. Dr. Chaudhary performs a range of other procedures as well, including minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusions, deformity corrections and robotic-assisted techniques — always with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life.|Originally from Gujarat, India, Dr. Chaudhary earned his medical degree at Government Medical College – Bhavnagar, after which he went on to complete his orthopaedic residency. Upon moving to the U.S., he completed fellowships in pediatric and adult spine surgery at Nemours Children’s Health and the University of Connecticut.|He chose to join Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, drawn by its commitment to innovation and patient-centered care.|“What I love most about my job is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on my patients’ lives. Seeing someone walk again without pain, return to work, or enjoy time with family — that’s incredibly fulfilling.” Dr. Chaudhary says. He finds daily inspiration in the complexity of spine surgery and the resilience of his patients.|Dr. Chaudhary and his wife, a pharmacist, have 2 children, and he values the balance between his professional and family life. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, cooking with his family, hiking, and exploring new cuisines. “My family is my greatest source of joy and motivation,” he says.
Dr. Chaudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PainDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- KyphosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Chaudhary isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.