Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to get you back to the activities you enjoy as quickly as possible. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to improve the health and quality of life of my patients. I specialized in joint replacement and revision surgery because of the unique challenges present in treating arthritis and deformity and the potential to help someone walk and function again. | Community involvement | I am a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopedics and the Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society. | Personal interests | I enjoy jazz and classical music, architecture and design, traveling, snowboarding, food and wine. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Samujh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Philosophy of care | I see my role as helping people understand their medical condition and helping them make informed decisions about their treatment options. | Why I entered medicine | I found the challenge of understanding the science of the human body and using that knowledge to improve patients lives irresistible. | Community involvement | Arthritis Foundation, Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society Board of Directors (past), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Board of Councilors (past), Vestry of Church of the Epiphany, Chair of Water Quality Committee of Lake Wino | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Schmaltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Dhaubhadel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. Her clinical and research interests include antimicrobial stewardship, hepatitis C virus infection and HIV. Dr. Dhaubhadel earned her medical degree from Lady Hardinge Medical College in India. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Harlem Hospital Center. Dr. Dhaubhadel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and in infectious diseases. Dr. Dhaubhadel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Tetanus, Sepsis, and Infective Endocarditis.

Jeremy Agostinho is an Infectious Disease provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agostinho has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteomyelitis, and Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis. Dr. Agostinho is currently accepting new patients.

Stephan Hambaz is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hambaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Hambaz is currently accepting new patients.

Nirajan Regmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Regmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Splenectomy. Dr. Regmi is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Matthew Sutton, MD, specializes in hip and knee care, from joint preservation to complex joint replacement. He treats people with hip and knee arthritis, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), developmental dysplasia of the hip and pain or stiffness after prior joint surgery. Dr. Sutton offers total hip and knee replacement, partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement, patellofemoral knee replacement and revision surgery for failed or infected implants. When appropriate, he uses minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques and partners with patients on rapid-recovery, outpatient options to help them get back to work, sports and everyday life safely.|Dr. Sutton focuses on clear communication and informed decision-making. He reviews imaging and treatment choices with patients in plain language, then works with them to build a personalized care plan that can include activity modification, physical therapy, injections and, when needed, surgery. His motto is, “We treat patients, not X-rays.” His clinical interests include periprosthetic joint infection, hip preservation, healthy policy, perioperative optimization VTE (blood clot) prevention and optimizing pain control to reduce opioid use after surgery.|Dr. Sutton is an alumnus of Cornell University and holds a medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the Rothman Institute. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.|A committed clinician-researcher, Dr. Sutton has authored 45+ peer-reviewed publications and presented his work nationally on topics such as health policy, management of periprosthetic joint infection, outpatient joint replacement and outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasty. His honors include the Philip Syng Physick Award for outstanding research at the Rothman Institute, as well as the Eastern Orthopaedic Association Resident/Fellow Paper Award. He has also served the profession through leadership roles, including chief editor of the Rothman Institute Orthopaedic Journal and service on international consensus committees for VTE prevention.|In his free time, Dr. Sutton wakeboards and water-skis, enjoys hiking with his wife and two rescue dogs, and is an avid Philadelphia sports fan.|Referral|Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Unicompartment knee replacement, Patellofemoral Knee replacement, Total Hip Revision, Total Knee Revision. Dr. Sutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Peter Cognetti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cognetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Down Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

John Doherty is an Orthopedics provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Aaron Wey is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Fasciotomy.

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 Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothyroidism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Jacques Amja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Acute Cystitis.

Dr. Lynott is a board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine physician. His interests include hip and knee arthritis geriatric fracture care, total joint replacement and the treatment of sports-related ankle injuries through arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction and ankle fusion. Dr. Lynott attended Thomas Jefferson University, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at National Naval Medical Center. Dr. Lynott is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic sports medicine. He is a native of Scranton.|Video: more from Dr. John Lynott, M.D. Dr. Lynott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Sivarajah is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. Her clinical and research interests include general aspects of infectious diseases. Dr. Sivarajah attended American University of Antigua College of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Interfaith Medical Center, and her fellowship at Winthrop University Hospital. Dr. Sivarajah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She speaks English, Malayalam, Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Sivarajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

Dr. Jimenez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. Her clinical and research interests include antimicrobial stewardship, MRSA infections and travel medicine. Dr. Jimenez earned her medical degree from the University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine in the Philippines. She then moved to the United States, where she completed her residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center and her fellowship in infectious diseases at Sparrow Health System. Dr. Jimenez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. She speaks English, Tagalog and Filipino. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and SAPHO Syndrome.

Monica Ahuja is an Infectious Disease provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Nocardiosis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brodginski is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. Her clinical interests include general aspects of infectious diseases. Her research interests include patient safety and quality of inpatient care. Dr. Brodginski attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency at New York Downtown Hospital. She completed fellowships at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center and at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Brodginski is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brodginski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Sepsis, and Mastoiditis.

Dr. Balsamo is a board-certified general orthopaedic surgeon. His clinical interests include orthopaedic trauma and complex fractures, with a special interest in caring for the geriatric population. Dr. Balsamo attended the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Balsamo is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Balsamo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

David Kolessar is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgery and subspecializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He is chief of Adult Reconstruction for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Northeast Region.|Dr. Kolessar has an in-depth understanding of the details and complexities involved in primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He offers outpatient hip and knee replacement surgery and online preoperative and postoperative exercise and therapy programs. Dr. Kolessar's clinical interests include management of knee and hip arthritis or deformity in adults, post-traumatic joint damage, and hip disorders such as dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement. His research interests include joint replacement topics. Dr. Kolessar focuses on contemporary surgical techniques using computer navigation, robotic-arm-assisted surgery and multimodal pain management protocols.|Dr. Kolessar earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his internship and residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and a fellowship in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He has academic appointments as clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Temple University School of Medicine and at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Kolessar is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.|A native of the Wilkes-Barre area, Dr. Kolessar attended The University of Scranton for his undergraduate degree. Dr. Kolessar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Koury is a board-certified and fellowship-trained trauma specialist who specializes in the treatment of fractures and complications related to fracture care. His clinical interests include fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, intra-articular and non-union or delayed union fractures, deformities due to prior fracture or infection and bone infections. Dr. Koury obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He completed his residency as well as his fellowship in orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Koury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.