Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Dr. Diehl is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and innovative advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Diehl obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his fellowships in gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Diehl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Diehl enjoys spending time with his family and exercising, particularly swimming. He also has an appreciation for old cars. Dr. Diehl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gallbladder Disease, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Confer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Confer attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency, a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology, and a fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Confer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Confer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Widom is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. His clinical interests include acute care surgery and emergency general surgery. Dr. Widom attended the University of Maryland, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. Dr. Widom is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Widom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Torres is the chair of the Geisinger Surgery Institute and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. Her clinical interests include trauma surgery, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. Her research interests include trauma systems and performance improvement. Dr. Torres earned her medical degree at Drexel University. She completed her residency in general surgery at Temple University Hospital, and her fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Torres is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Torres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Madian Yahya is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yahya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Yahya is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Souder, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. After medical school, he completed a residency in general surgery at PinnacleHealth in Harrisburg.|During his undergraduate training, Dr. Souder completed several research projects on fetal alcohol syndrome and other topics.|He’s a native of Lewisburg. Dr. Souder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Reed is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in surgery and critical care medicine. Her clinical interests include acute care surgery, neurocritical care, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and disaster medicine. Dr. Reed received her medical degree from the University of Texas, Southwestern. She completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a fellowship in critical care at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Reed is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Wertz is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in trauma critical care medicine. He attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Neurocritical Care. Dr. Wertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

Danial Shaikh, MD, is an accomplished interventional gastroenterologist specializing in luminal interventions and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He completed his medical education at Ziauddin University in Karachi, Pakistan, followed by an internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at BronxCare Health System, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, where he also served as chief resident and chief fellow.|Dr. Shaikh further honed his skills during an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, and later at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, where he focused on third space endoscopy. His board certifications include gastroenterology and internal medicine.|Fluent in both English and Urdu, Dr. Shaikh has clinical and research interests primarily in third space endoscopy and gastrointestinal oncology. His dedication to advancing the field of endoscopy through patient care, research and education has established him as a respected figure in his specialty. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Megacolon, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Blansfield is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include pancreatic surgery, melanoma, endocrine surgery, esophageal cancer and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include pancreatic cancer, melanoma and outcomes research. Dr. Blansfield earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Blansfield is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Blansfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Foernges is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in trauma critical care. His clinical interests include trauma surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and necrotizing soft tissue infection. Dr. Foernges graduated from Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre Faculdade de Medicina in Brazil, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Foernges is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. He speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Foernges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Jaap is a board-certified general surgeon. She attended Wright State University, where she earned her medical degree. Dr. Jaap completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Jaap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Conor Mulcahy, DO, is an internal medicine physician. He cares for adults with a range of chronic and acute conditions. “I enjoy being a ‘Jack of all trades’ but have a particular interest in optimizing lifestyle to help patients live healthier lives,” he says.|Dr. Mulcahy earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. After medical school, he completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center, where he was resident of the year.|“I love the longitudinal relationships I get to have with patients,” he notes. “I also have a passion for teaching.”|In his spare time, Dr. Mulcahy enjoys ultimate Frisbee and hiking. Dr. Mulcahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Matthew Haley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Lovepreet Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Semian is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia, gallbladder and acute care. His research interests include acute care surgery and hernia surgery. Dr. Semian obtained his medical degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Semian is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Semian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Alaparthi is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernias and robotics. His research interests include outcomes research in hernia surgery. Dr. Alaparthi earned his medical degree from J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Howard University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Alaparthi is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and Telugu. Dr. Alaparthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Annick-Marie Kaufman, MD, is a general surgeon. She performs laparoscopic and open surgeries on adults. She also performs upper and lower endoscopies and ultrasound breast biopsies.|Dr. Kaufman earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados. After medical school, she completed a residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Ohio. She followed that with a fellowship in Mastery in General Surgery at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Esophagitis, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Endoscopy.

Michael Makar is a Gastroenterologist in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.