Overview
Matthew A. Facktor, MD, FACS, is a general thoracic surgeon and system chair of Thoracic Surgery for the Geisinger Heart Institute. Dr. Facktor obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed his general surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago and his thoracic surgery fellowship at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Facktor is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and maintains memberships in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, the General Thoracic Surgical Club, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Facktor’s clinical interests include lung cancer, lung cancer screening, lung nodules, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors and pleural disease. A large portion of his practice focuses upon robotic (minimally invasive) thoracic surgery, and his research interests center around the optimization of high-quality cancer care delivery.
Dr. Facktor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Facktor has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
6 Clinical Trials
St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates Surgical Oncology-Allentown
Dustin Manchester is a Thoracic Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manchester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Endoscopy.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Russell Carter, MD, is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Carter completed his medical degree, his residency in general surgery and fellowships in peripheral vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Carter performs aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass surgery and heart valve repair and replacement, as well as ventricular assist device implantation. He also performs cutting-edge procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and supports transcatheter mitral valve procedures. Dr. Carter is an active member and participating member in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Facktor isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Facktor isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Facktor isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Facktor isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Collapsed LungDr. Facktor isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Facktor isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Facktor isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Facktor isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Facktor isAdvanced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Facktor isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Facktor isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Facktor isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Facktor isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- GastrectomyDr. Facktor isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- LiposarcomaDr. Facktor isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.