Alberto Unzueta
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 

Overview

Dr. Unzueta is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include liver disease and liver transplantation. Dr. Unzueta earned his medical degree at the Universidad de la Salle Facultad Mexicana de Medicina. He completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in transplant hepatology at the University of Florida. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Unzueta speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Unzueta is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

LaSalle University Medical School, 1994 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center, 2008

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Florida, College of Medicine, 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

GMC Gastroenterology/Nutrition
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center - Hepatology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Geisinger Montoursville - Endoscopy
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
Geisinger Medical Center - Transplant
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Unzueta has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alberto Unzueta

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alberto Unzueta?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alberto Unzueta by calling their office at 570-271-6439. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alberto Unzueta a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alberto Unzueta is classified as an Advanced expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alberto Unzueta specialize in?

While Dr. Alberto Unzueta is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Alberto Unzueta participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alberto Unzueta has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). You can view a list of Dr. Alberto Unzueta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alberto Unzueta accept my insurance?

Dr. Alberto Unzueta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-6439 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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