Philosophy of care | I believe in a multi-disciplinary treatment approach centered around the individual patient with the goal of improving one's quality of life and function. I provide comprehensive, non-operative spine and musculoskeletal care. | Why I entered medicine | I have always been interested in the function of the human body, but it was coursework in my undergraduate studies that led me to pursue a career in medicine. | Community involvement | I am president of the Luzerne County Medical Society and participate in both physician and patient educational activities through community events. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time with my wife and children. Dr. Connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis.

Dr. Ross is a board-certified and fellowship-trained nonoperative sports medicine specialist. His clinical interests include musculoskeletal injuries and athletic medical issues such as sprains/strains, fractures and sports performance. Dr. Ross earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University. He completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital, and a fellowship in sports medicine at West Virginia University. Dr. Ross is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in sports medicine.|Outside of the office, Dr. Ross enjoys bicycling, running and weight training. He also likes to cook. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Baker Cyst.

David Potash is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Potash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Fungal Nail Infection, Morton Neuroma, and Athlete's Foot.

Daniel Saporito is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saporito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

Joseph Toole is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Toole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia.

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

John Koschak is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koschak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Tendinitis, Ingrown Toenail, and Fungal Nail Infection.

Fred Lombardo is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lombardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Michael Banas is an Orthopedics provider in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Banas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Gabriela Yurkanin is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yurkanin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Clubfoot.

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

Mark Pallis, DO is a specialty trained orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine physician. His interests include treating hip, knee, ACL and meniscus injuries. He is also experienced in performing shoulder replacements, including rotator cuff replacements .|Dr. Pallis earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Tripler Army Medical Center and his sports medicine fellowship at West Point Military Academy.|Dr. Pallis is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. He is the recipient of the COL Brian Allgood Memorial Leadership Award from the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS). This is the highest award presented by SOMOS and represents a lifetime achievement award for military orthopaedic leadership. Dr. Pallis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Balsamo is a board-certified general orthopaedic surgeon. His clinical interests include orthopaedic trauma and complex fractures, with a special interest in caring for the geriatric population. Dr. Balsamo attended the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Balsamo is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Balsamo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.

Dr. Koury is a board-certified and fellowship-trained trauma specialist who specializes in the treatment of fractures and complications related to fracture care. His clinical interests include fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, intra-articular and non-union or delayed union fractures, deformities due to prior fracture or infection and bone infections. Dr. Koury obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He completed his residency as well as his fellowship in orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Dr. Koury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Meeta Pancholi is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pancholi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Corns and Calluses, and Ingrown Toenail.

Joseph Daley is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Daley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Tendinitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Leon Ellman is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Tendinitis.

Dante Palumbo is an Orthopedics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Palumbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Ganglion Cyst, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.