Philosophy of care | I provide evidence-based medicine that is both efficient and compassionate. I strive to make you feel cared for as a person. A few extra minutes spent educating patients is important in promoting happy, healthy lives. | Why I entered medicine | I come from a family of nurses and, for as long as I can remember, wanted to be a nurse. After a short time as a bedside nurse, I decided I wanted more from my career and pursued the nurse practitioner route. I like the science as well as the personal touch! | Community involvement | I enjoy coach my stepson’s baseball team. | Personal interests | Aside from coaching baseball, I spend my free time jogging, bike riding, reading and vacationing. Ms. Grove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Gallbladder Disease.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy includes always being honest, ethical and compassionate. I strive to evolve as a provider by staying educated in the field and applying that knowledge on behalf of our patients. Orthopedic injuries can play a large role in our lives. My goal as a provider is to get you back to a healthier place and the activities you enjoy. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy the art of medicine and how it continuously evolves to improve the lives and health of others. Spending time in the operating room has always been a passion of mine, and physician assistants can practice in many subspecialties, making this career very special. | Community involvement | I enjoy supporting and attending local community activities/fundraisers with my children. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as participating in outdoor activities, including hiking and going to the beach or lake. Ms. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top area of expertise is Gallbladder Disease.

Philosophy of care | Simply put, I treat every patient as I would my own mother. (And I love my mother.) | Why I entered medicine | When I was young, my mother cleaned a doctor's office building and paid me $5 to vacuum the waiting room. Then, I would sneak into the doctor's office and sit at their desk. From there my curiosity of the medical field grew. I came to appreciate the human body and its intricacy. More importantly, I respected the commitment, passion and dedication the medical field exudes. Since seventh grade, I saw myself doing nothing else. | Community involvement | I donate time to the community when I can and am active in our church. I regularly speak at conferences to educate those on other areas of the medical field. | Personal interests | I enjoy time with my children and husband. Outside of medicine a good portion of my free time is spent with animals – we own a farm. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to help anyone who will benefit from my care, and comfort those I cannot help. | Why I entered medicine | When I was 9, my father was essentially hospitalized for a year after an industrial accident. Spending numerous days visiting in the hospital and seeing the care being delivered was the major factor in my decision to become a doctor. | Community involvement | I am active within my church and sponsor various charities. | Personal interests | I spend free time with my family and doing hands-on activities around the house such as gardening, landscaping and basic repairs. Dr. Roche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Michael Mahoney is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Linda Thomas-Hemak is an Addiction Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Jermyn, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas-Hemak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Obesity in Children.

Joseph Delserra is a General Surgeon in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. Delserra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Joseph Bannon is a Colorectal Surgeon in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Philosophy of care | My daily goal is to provide university level care to the community. | Why I entered medicine | I got into the medical field to help as many people as possible using advanced medical/surgical techniques. | Community involvement | I coach youth soccer and mentor high school, college and medical students. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy cooking, skiing, soccer and traveling. Dr. Shiloh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Lung Nodules.

Philosophy of care | I strongly believe in patient-centered care that involves the entire health care team and assesses all facets of well-being, including the physical, psychological, emotional and social aspects. I listen carefully to your unique story as a way to achieve your best medical outcome. | Why I entered medicine | At age 10, I observed my father’s physical decline following a critical cardiac event at age 40. I recognized the need for research into novel and promising treatments, and the vital importance of patients and family members establishing a trusting relationship with their medical team. At a time of profound fear and uncertainty for both my father and his family, I learned the significance of compassionate and empathic care, and I strive to provide this to my own patients in memory of him. | Community involvement | I have helped educate medical, physician assistant and nurse practitioner students and found it to be extremely rewarding. I served as a medical school faculty member for 12 years, and have been involved in community outreach and education through local schools and businesses regarding a variety of medical topics and health-promoting campaigns. I have served as a board member for Easter Seals and for a variety of organizations involved in the education of autistic children. I have supported and donated time to homeless shelters and worked with members of domestic abuse. I support animal shelters, and I have personally adopted numerous special needs animals. | Personal interests | My personal interests include working with animal shelters and emergency facilities to assist in fostering/adoption of special needs animals. I like personal fitness, including distance running and indoor cycling. I enjoy community and school-based activities with my twin daughters, and am interested in Victorian-era architecture and collectibles. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide you the best possible care and to treat you with the compassion you deserve. I make sure to continually update my knowledge and to interact with other members of the health care team, taking care to maintain open communication at every juncture. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve dedicated myself to medicine to be of service to humanity. | Community involvement | I donate to area police and fire departments and do my best to stay attuned to the needs of the community. | Personal interests | I enjoy travel, cooking, photography and landscaping in my spare time. Dr. Saxena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Terrance Chilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to ensure you get the proper imaging for your problem. | Why I entered medicine | Medicine attracted me because I’ve long been entranced by the ability to see inside the body and determine what was happening. | Community involvement | I support a land trust, performing arts and trails. | Personal interests | In enjoy spending free time skiing, mountain biking and simply getting outside. Dr. Pysher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Diverticular Disease.

Thomas Majernick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olyphant, Pennsylvania. Dr. Majernick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Sitosterolemia.

Linda Frantz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. Frantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Angiomyoma.

Rajan Mulloth is a Hospital Medicine provider in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mulloth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Alkaptonuria, Plantar Fasciitis, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Nicholas Dodge is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dodge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothyroidism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Ron Konecke is a Radiologist in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. Konecke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Boils, and Folliculitis.

Charles Hughes is a General Surgeon in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Karen Paczkowski is a Cardiologist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paczkowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.