George K. Avetian
Experienced in Shingles

Dr. George K. Avetian

Family Medicine
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Community Medicine 65 Forward
41 South Main Street, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Experienced in Shingles
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Community Medicine 65 Forward
41 South Main Street, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Overview

George Avetian, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He has been in practice for 38 years and speaks Armenian.|After completing his undergraduate studies in biology at Villanova University, Dr. Avetian earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital in Springfield, Pa.|Dr. Avetian is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He previously served as the Delaware County Senior Medical Advisor for nine years.|Video: more from Dr. George Avetian, D.O.

Dr. Avetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Fibromyalgia, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, and Shingles.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 1981 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
The American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Community Medicine 65 Forward
41 South Main Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Call: 570-846-4777

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.


2 Total Publications

Enhancing precision in colorectal cancer surgery: development of an LGR5-targeting RSPO1 peptide mimetic as a contrast agent for intraoperative fluorescence molecular imaging.
Enhancing precision in colorectal cancer surgery: development of an LGR5-targeting RSPO1 peptide mimetic as a contrast agent for intraoperative fluorescence molecular imaging.
Journal: Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.)
Published: July 10, 2024
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