Overview
Alexandra M. Falvo, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery and foregut surgery. Dr. Falvo performs a number of advanced and specialized surgical procedures including gastric bypass, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”) and gastric sleeve. She also treats people for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system including GERD, hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux. Additionally, Dr. Falvo performs many general surgery procedures including appendectomies and gallbladder removal.|She has a clinical interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Falvo earned her medical degree from Penn State University Hershey College of Medicine. She completed her residency in general surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, where she served as chief resident, followed by a bariatric surgery fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|Dr. Falvo recently received the Award of Commitment to the Art and Science of Surgery and the Award of Excellence in Clinical and Scholarly Activity.|She is a fellow in the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, as well as an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons.|Dr. Falvo is an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and practicing yoga.
Dr. Falvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Locations
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
521 Mt Pleasant Drive, Scranton, PA 18503
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
LVPG General Bariatric And Trauma Surgery-Plaza Court
Nicolas Teleo is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Teleo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Falvo isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholecystitisDr. Falvo isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Falvo isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Donnai-Barrow SyndromeDr. Falvo isExperienced. Learn about Donnai-Barrow Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Falvo isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fryns SyndromeDr. Falvo isExperienced. Learn about Fryns Syndrome.