Overview
"Deanne Walters is a certified nurse practitioner specializing in palliative medicine at Geisinger. She is committed to improving the quality of life for terminally ill patients by focusing on pain and symptom management. Her approach alleviates suffering and enhances the overall well-being of her patients.|Ms. Walters has built a robust career in healthcare, starting as a certified nursing assistant, then ultimately becoming a nurse practitioner. ""I have a passion for people and always wanted to help care for them,"" she says. Throughout her career, she’s become experienced in caring for patients with a variety of needs, including those with tracheostomies and ventilators, post-operative care, trauma, geriatrics, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.|A native of Wilkes-Barre, Ms. Walters earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University.|One of the most rewarding aspects of her work is interacting with patients and their families, she says. ""I have the opportunity to meet the bravest and courageous patients every day. I am honored to be a part of their care team.""".
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | I believe in taking an individualized holistic approach: treating the whole person, taking into consideration the disease process, mental and social factors as well as the physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis. My goal is to enable individuals to achieve their own goals in life and to live with MS with as little impact as possible. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help people. | Community involvement | I am involved with the greater MS community, both locally and nationally, as well as the education of students and peers. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling, biking, hiking, gardening, bird watching and spending time with my three daughters and my dogs. Ms. Cain is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Podiatry
Dr. Bernstein is a board-certified podiatrist with a subspecialty interest in wound care management. His clinical interests include limb salvage and peripheral nerve surgery of the lower extremities. Dr. Bernstein attended Temple University, where he received his degree in podiatric medicine. He completed his residency at Columbia Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management, and he is a member of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. Mr. Bernstein is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Fungal Nail Infection, and Corns and Calluses.
LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest
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