Christopher Motto is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Motto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Gary Ayers is a General Surgeon and an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine provider in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ayers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hernia Surgery.

Jon Gabrielsen is a General Surgeon in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gabrielsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Gastric Bypass, and Gallbladder Removal.

Daria Keyser is a General Surgeon in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Keyser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Joseph Mucciolo is a General Surgeon in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mucciolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Aaron Feaster is a General Surgeon in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Feaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

As director of colorectal surgery, Chris Buzas, DO, specializes in treating patients with colon, rectal and anal cancers as well as inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). He also provides care for people with diverticulitis, various rectal conditions, hemorrhoids and pelvic floor disorders.|He has clinical expertise in complex re-operative colorectal surgeries as well as robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures. His advanced training includes trans-anal excisions, neurostimulation for fecal incontinence and colonoscopies.|Dr. Buzas is passionate about making a difference in his patients’ lives. “The thing I love most about my job is the ability to work alongside a great team dedicated to solving problems,” he says. “I enjoy seeing our patients out in the community, knowing we were able to help improve their quality of life.”|Dr. Buzas has a strong commitment to giving back to his community and improving access to care. He previously served as president of the Keystone Chapter of the American College of Surgeons as well as on the Board of Trustees for the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Buzas has also helped standardize rectal cancer care throughout the country as part of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.|Dr. Buzas received the Teacher of the Year Award from the surgical residents at Geisinger Medical Center. He was also recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as one of their Top Physicians Under 40.|When not at work, Dr. Buzas enjoys spending time with his wife and three children at their lakeside cabin in northern Pennsylvania.|Video: more from Dr. Christopher Buzas, D.O. Dr. Buzas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Long is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon. He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency at the same institute. Dr. Long completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Anthony T. Petrick, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in esophageal and bariatric surgery. Dr. Petrick performs a number of advanced and specialized surgical procedures including advanced endoscopy, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”), gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and gastric sleeve. He also treats people for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal and paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux (GERD).|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Petrick earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He completed general surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He then completed a fellowships in Surgical Oncology at and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and in Bariatric and Foregut surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.|For the past 18 years, Dr. Petrick served as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He now serves as associate program director, acting as a mentor to bariatric surgery fellows. Dr. Petrick has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 100 articles. Currently, he serves as chief quality officer for inpatient services at Geisinger and Director of the Division of Bariatric and Foregut surgery.|Dr. Petrick is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He chairs to Data and Quality Committee for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and also serves as an editorial board member for the journal Surgical and Obesity-Related Diseases and a columnist for Bariatric Times.|In his free time, Dr. Petrick serves on the board of education at St. Joseph School in Danville. He also coaches the Susquehanna Valley Stampede varsity and junior varsity ice hockey teams.|Clinical Focus: Bariatric Surgery|If you’re a provider who’d like to refer a patient, call our 24/7 referral line at 800-332-8901 or visit www.emr-link.com. Dr. Petrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

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 Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Vladan Obradovic, MD, is a general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. Dr. Obradovic performs a number of advanced and specialized weight loss surgery procedures, including biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, advanced endoscopy, revisional bariatric surgery, foregut surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”), gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.|Dr. Obradovic has a clinical interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.|Dr. Obradovic earned his medical degree from the University of Belgrade School of Medicine in Belgrade, Serbia. He completed residencies in general surgery at the Belgrade School of Medicine, and Health Centre Krusevac in Krusevac, Serbia, and digestive system and hepatobiliary surgery at the University Clinical Center of Belgrade. He then completed general surgery residency and fellowship in bariatric surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville and a certification in robotic assisted surgery at Intuitive Surgical Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA.|A resident of Danville, Dr. Obradovic is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can. He was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by his father, who was a physician.|In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and walking his dog. Dr. Obradovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

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 Hernia Surgery. 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 Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Nina Neuhaus is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neuhaus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

Anil Kotru, MD, is a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon specializing in liver and kidney transplantation, as well as pediatric kidney transplants. He performs a variety of surgical procedures including gallbladder removal, liver resection, peritoneal dialysis, catheter insertion and removal, vascular access and nephrectomies.|Dr. Kotru currently leads the pediatric kidney transplant program and serves as the director of quality for transplants at Geisinger. He has been instrumental in the development of the liver transplant program at Geisinger Medical Center. He gained international attention for his groundbreaking work on the link between patient expectations and clinical outcomes in transplant surgery and is widely sought after for his expertise in new models for healthcare payments and delivery, physician engagement and leadership.|Dr. Kotru earned his medical degree from Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, India. He completed his residency in general surgery at St. James’ University Hospital in Leeds, United Kingdom, followed by a fellowship in multiorgan transplant at Washington University in Saint Louis.|Dr. Kotru is a member of the patients’ affairs committee of the United Network for Organ Sharing and has completed the American Society of Transplant Surgeons’ leadership program.|He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh and the American College of Surgeons.|In 2019, Dr. Kotru was selected for the prestigious Baldrige Performance Excellence Program in recognition of his leadership and contributions to transplant research.|Dr. Kotru is an accomplished researcher and author. He has published numerous papers, book chapters and scientific articles and sits on the review boards for leading journals in surgery and transplantation. He serves as clinical professor of surgery at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton. Dr. Kotru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

David M. Parker, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery for both adolescents and adults. Dr. Parker performs several advanced and specialized surgical procedures, including gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”) and gastric sleeve. He also provides care for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux.|He has a clinical interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Parker earned his medical degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He completed a general surgery residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA, followed by a fellowship in bariatric and foregut surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|While in medical school, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship. During his fellowship, he received the SAGES Award for best fellow presentation.|Dr. Parker serves as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 24 published articles.|He is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.|Dr. Parker has served in the United States Army and continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve. He is also a football enthusiast, rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers in his free time. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

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 Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Rapp 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. Dr. Rapp pursued her medical education at Temple University. She completed a residency in general surgery at the Geisinger Medical Center and a fellowship in critical care surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Dr. Rapp is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Rapp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.