
Overview
Dr. Confer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Confer attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency, a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology, and a fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Confer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology.
Dr. Confer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Obesity.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- 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
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
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.
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Dr. Still is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. His clinical and research interests include malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Still obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and a fellowship in clinical nutrition at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Still is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.|Are weight loss medications right for you? Learn more from Dr. Still. Dr. Still is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastric Bypass, and Vagotomy.
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Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
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Christine Hanna is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hanna has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Confer isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- CholecystitisDr. Confer isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Confer isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Confer isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Confer isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Advanced
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Confer isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Confer isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Confer isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Confer isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- GallstonesDr. Confer isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastric BypassDr. Confer isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Confer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Confer isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Confer isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Confer isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Confer isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Confer isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.


