
Overview
Nicole Branning, MHA, DPM, is a surgical podiatrist specializing in conditions of the foot and ankle. She cares for children and adults, performing procedures to treat foot conditions like ingrown toenails, bunions, sports injuries and correction of hammertoes and flat feet. She also provides diabetic foot care for wounds and other complications. Dr. Branning has a special interest in fracture care and limb salvage, particularly in patients with diabetes, who may have infections in their heel or surrounding soft tissue.|“I strive to be a strong advocate for patients and their families and innovate medical and surgical plans that align with patient goals,” she says, adding that she prioritizes interdisciplinary, team-based management.|Dr. Branning earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatry in Philadelphia. After medical school, she completed a residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She is board certified in foot surgery by, and is a fellow of, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is also board certified in Podiatric Medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine with added qualification in Wound Care and Amputation Prevention.|“I was inspired to practice medicine from my mother, who lost her life to a medical error in 2007,” Dr. Branning says.|A native of NEPA, Dr. Branning is committed to serving her neighbors, family and friends. She serves on several quality and leadership committees at Geisinger.
Ms. Branning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gangrene. Her top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Fungal Nail Infection, and Gangrene.
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Locations
1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 150, Scranton, PA 18503
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Geisinger Scranton - Wound Care
Dr. Nasser is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical podiatrist. Her clinical interests include fracture care, limb salvage and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Nasser attended Temple University, where she received her doctorate degree in podiatric medicine, and completed her residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in limb salvage and reconstructive surgery at Northeast Regional Foot and Ankle Institute. Dr. Nasser is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in forefoot and rearfoot surgery, and by the American Board of Wound Management. Ms. Nasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gangrene. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, Flat Feet, Bunions, and Osteotomy.
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Podiatry
Dr. Bernstein is a board-certified podiatrist with a subspecialty interest in wound care management. His clinical interests include limb salvage and peripheral nerve surgery of the lower extremities. Dr. Bernstein attended Temple University, where he received his degree in podiatric medicine. He completed his residency at Columbia Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management, and he is a member of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. Mr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gangrene. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Fungal Nail Infection, and Corns and Calluses.
Geisinger Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
Mark J. Micciche, DPM, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified surgical podiatrist. His interests involve fracture care and limb salvage as well as routine and reconstructive foot surgery and ankle surgery. Dr. Micciche has decades of experience in evaluating and treating people of all ages for foot and ankle concerns, including offering non-surgical treatments.|Dr. Micciche obtained his premedical degree from The University of Scranton. He then went on to earn his doctorate degree from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his surgical training residency at Community Medical Center Scranton and his limb salvage fellowship at LaPorta and Associates in Scranton. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Mr. Micciche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gangrene. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, Gangrene, and Bursitis of the Heel.
Areas of Expertise
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureMs. Branning isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BunionsMs. Branning isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- Corns and CallusesMs. Branning isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- Fungal Nail InfectionMs. Branning isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- GangreneMs. Branning isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Hammer ToeMs. Branning isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.


