Overview
Dr. Long is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon. He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency at the same institute. Dr. Long completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- 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
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
1165 Centre Turnpike, Suite RT61, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
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.
Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates LTD
Robert Carman, DO, F.A.C.O.S, is a general surgeon with UPMC Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates and is certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his general surgery residency UPMC in Central Pa., followed by his fellowship in minimally invasive colon & rectal surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Carman is trained in laparoscopic techniques including robotics for colon and rectal surgery. In addition, he is trained in conditions affecting the anus and the rectum including fissures, fistulas, abscesses, hemorrhoids, prolapse, and incontinence. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Carman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
St Lukes Physician Group Inc
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 Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
GCMC Surgery
Dr. Bannon is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general and colorectal surgeon. His clinical interests include breast cancer and diseases of the breast, gastrointestinal surgery, hernia repair, and endoscopy and colonoscopy. His research interests include colorectal cancer, breast cancer and resident medical education. Dr. Bannon obtained his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Bannon is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Bannon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Long isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Long isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Long isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Long isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Long isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Long isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Long isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Long isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Long isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Long isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Long isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Long isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CellulitisDr. Long isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Long isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.