Tyler S. Policht
Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Experienced in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
3 West Olive Street, Suite 131, 
Scranton, PA 

Overview

Tyler Policht, MD, is a primary care physician who specializes in caring for patients 65 and older at Geisinger’s Scranton 65 Forward clinic. His extensive experience in senior care includes helping his patients manage chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and gout, as well as overseeing their medications and administering limited orthopedic injections or procedures. Dr. Policht is also skilled in performing procedures to diagnose and treat ulcerative colitis and musculoskeletal diseases.|Known for his excellent rapport building, Dr. Policht proudly endorses Geisinger’s 65 Forward model of care, which allows him more one-on-one time with his patients. He shares, “The more that I get to know my patients on an individual basis, the better I can help to tailor their medicine and their care.” He adds, “Having more face-to-face contact on a more frequent basis not only leads to better outcomes for them as individuals, but also their family, friends and everyone in the community.”|Dr. Policht was recognized for his dedication and excellence in teaching by Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds a medical degree from the University of Florida. When asked what he loves most about his role as a medical provider, he responds, “Taking great care of my patients!”|Video: more from Dr. Tyler Policht, M.D.

Dr. Policht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Graduate Institution
University Of Florida - Gainesville, FL, 2014 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
University of Michigan, 2017
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in MI
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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Health Partners Plans
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Oscar
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  • HMO
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PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Geisinger Scranton - 65 Forward
3 West Olive Street, Suite 131, Scranton, PA 18508
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