
Overview
Dr. Ryer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. His clinical interests include management of thoracic and abdominal aneurysms, carotid stenting and endarterectomy, stenting of the lower extremities and venous disease management. Dr. Ryer earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and his fellowship in vascular surgery at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Dr. Ryer is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and vascular surgery.
Dr. Ryer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Peripheral Artery Disease.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756
400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
131 Jpm Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
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.
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Faisal Aziz is a Vascular Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aziz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Geisinger Medical Center - Vascular Surgery
James R. Elmore, MD, is a vascular surgeon and chair of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore obtained his medical degree from the University of Connecticut. He completed his surgery residency at Maine Medical Center and his vascular fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Elmore is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Delaware Valley Vascular Society, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery and the Society for Vascular Surgery. Dr. Elmore has been recognized as a distinguished member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a rare honor and distinction. He is past president of the Delaware Valley Vascular Society. Dr. Elmore’s clinical interests include carotid artery stents & carotid endarterectomy and was the principal investigator for CREST (a research trial investigating carotid stents). He has extensive experience with aortic aneurysm surgery and stents, and broad experience with leg revascularization with leg stents or bypass for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Elmore is pleased to provide minimally invasive procedures for varicose veins for his patients at Geisinger. Stent placement for renal artery disease and mesenteric disease are also procedures he commonly performs. Dr. Elmore likes to treat all his patients as if they are his own family members. Every patient is treated as a VIP. He works hard to give them the most compassionate care possible. Dr. Elmore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.
Geisinger Medical Center - Vascular Surgery
Dr. Garvin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeon. His clinical and research interests include carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysmal disease and peripheral artery disease. He has extensive experience with carotid stenting, carotid surgery, aortic stenting and aortic surgery, and stenting and surgery of arteries in the lower extremities. He also provides vascular access for dialysis patients. Dr. Garvin earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, and a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Garvin is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Garvin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Distinguished
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ryer isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Ryer isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Ryer isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Ryer isDistinguished. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Ryer isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
- Advanced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Ryer isAdvanced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Ryer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Ryer isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Ryer isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Ryer isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Ryer isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Ryer isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Ryer isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Ryer isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Dr. Ryer isExperienced. Learn about Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).

