Overview
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 the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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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Kristina Thornburg, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. She provides care for people who need a wide range of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive hernia repair, treatment for breast cancer and breast cysts, and the removal of colon cancer. She also provides treatment for a variety of conditions including gallbladder disease, skin lesions, lipomas, diverticulitis and diverticulosis.|Dr. Thornburg has a clinical interest in robotic hernia surgery and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Thornburg earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a general surgery residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, where she served as chief resident.|A native of Schuylkill County, Dr. Thornburg is dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique needs of her community.|In 2016 and 2018, Dr. Thornburg received the Geisinger Top Patient Experience Clinician Award in recognition of her commitment to providing excellent care for her patients.|She is an active member of several organizations, including the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, Pennsylvania Medical Society and American Osteopathic Association.|In her spare time, Dr. Thornburg enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Thornburg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Thomas Donkar is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Donkar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
Joseph Delserra is a General Surgeon in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Dr. Delserra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
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
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GallstonesDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.