Overview
Dr. Alaparthi is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernias and robotics. His research interests include outcomes research in hernia surgery. Dr. Alaparthi earned his medical degree from J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Howard University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Alaparthi is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and Telugu.
Dr. Alaparthi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4203 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
157 Roosevelt Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870
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.
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Michael Martinez is a General Surgeon in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Alaparthi isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Alaparthi isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Alaparthi isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Alaparthi isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Alaparthi isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- MalnutritionDr. Alaparthi isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Alaparthi isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Alaparthi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Alaparthi isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Alaparthi isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Alaparthi isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Alaparthi isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Alaparthi isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.