Overview
Tan Chen is an Orthopedics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1175 E Mountain Blvd, Suite 150723, 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.
UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Ronald DiSimone, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon and is certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is the medical director of orthopaedic care at UPMC in North Central Pa. He received his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. DiSimone’s clinical interests include orthopaedic spine, robotic total knee replacement, and direct anterior total hip replacement. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), North American Spine Society, Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, and Lycoming County Medical Society. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and skiing. Dr. DiSimone is designated as a UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Center of Excellence surgeon at UPMC Williamsport based on his commitment to quality care and outstanding patient experience. Dr. Disimone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Osteoarthritis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Dirk Alander is an Orthopedics provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Laminectomy.
Christopher Wagener is an Orthopedics provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wagener is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Experienced
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Fractured SpineDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- LordosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- SciaticaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.