The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Shavertown, PA

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Murphy is a board-certified and fellowship-trained adult reconstruction specialist. His clinical interests include progressive hip and knee replacement (including robotic partial and total knee and hip replacements as well as direct anterior hip replacements), rapid recovery protocols, revision surgery and treatment of infections. Dr. Murphy attended The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Murphy is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.|When he's not at work, Dr. Murphy enjoys walking and other exercise, as well as reading and taking care of his plants. He is also a coin collector and roots for Cleveland sports teams.|Video: more from Dr. James Murphy, M.D. Dr. Murphy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. VanderBrook’s advanced training focused on reconstructive surgery for complex joint replacements. He has a clinical interest in non-narcotic pain management techniques following surgery, as well as in rapid recovery treatments, including surgery that has you headed home the same day.|What he enjoys most about his job? “Seeing how happy people are when they can return to activities they love,” says Dr. VanderBrook. “I love hearing about trips and events they can enjoy after their joint replacement surgery.” He adds that he’s proud when he sees multiple members of a family coming into his office. “This reinforces to us that we have earned the trust of our patients,” he says.|Originally from the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, Dr. VanderBrook lives with his family in northeast PA. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son outdoors, hunting, getting out on the water and exploring local restaurants, breweries and wineries. Dr. Vanderbrook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Olshemski is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His clinical interests include communication with patients, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes. His research interests include breast cancer. Dr. Olshemski attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine at Wyoming Valley Healthcare System. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Olshemski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Lung Metastases, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Dr. Prater is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His clinical interests include preventive medicine. Dr. Prater attended Hahnemann University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at United Health and Hospital Services. Dr. Prater is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Prater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Durkin is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at the same institution. Dr. Durkin is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians in family medicine. Dr. Durkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Richard M. Oley, DO, is board certified in family medicine. He is a native of northeast Pennsylvania, having grown up in Plainsville and graduated from James M. Coughlin High School and Wilkes University with a major in chemistry.|Dr. Oley received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine on a U.S. Air Force scholarship. He completed his residency in family medicine at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He then served with the 22nd Medical Group at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas and with the 39th Medical Group at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey in support of Operation Northern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom.|Dr. Oley is married with three children and is active in his church as a musician and liturgist. He has been actively involved in scouting with the Boy Scouts of America for more than 40 years and has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to youth. In his free time, Dr. Oley enjoys camping, hiking, backpacking, gardening, history, reading and choral music. Dr. Oley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Brezinski-Clark is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine. She earned her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her residency at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Brezinski-Clark is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Brezinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Dr. Joseph is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His clinical interests include preventive medicine. Dr. Joseph attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his degree in osteopathic medicine, and completed his residency at St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Tricarico is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. He earned his doctorate degree in osteopathic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tricarico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Coccydynia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Microdiscectomy.

Debra Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Kovalick is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Wyoming Valley Family Medicine Residency. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kovalick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children.

Dr. Hanson is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her degree in osteopathic medicine, and she completed her residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hanson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

William Charlton is an Orthopedics provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Charlton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

James Mattucci is an Orthopedics provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mattucci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Michael Raklewicz is an Orthopedics provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Raklewicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

William Krywicki is an Orthopedics provider in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Krywicki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Guenadi Amoachi is a Radiologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amoachi has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Pleurisy.

Kamal Sarada is a Radiologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sarada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Thyroidectomy.