Overview
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 highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Kolessar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Kolessar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Kolessar by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David J. Kolessar a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Kolessar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. David J. Kolessar specialize in?
While Dr. David J. Kolessar is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. David J. Kolessar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David J. Kolessar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. David J. Kolessar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David J. Kolessar accept my insurance?
Dr. David J. Kolessar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Aspirus Arise Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Kolessar isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- OsteonecrosisDr. Kolessar isAdvanced. Learn about Osteonecrosis.
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- BursitisDr. Kolessar isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Kolessar isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Kolessar isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Foot DropDr. Kolessar isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Kolessar isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Kolessar isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.