Overview
Douglas A. Zaruta, MD, is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in conditions of the shoulder and knee. He performs open and arthroscopic surgical repair and reconstruction of torn ligaments, tendons and cartilage.|He has clinical expertise working with athletes at recreational, competitive and elite levels of play. However, Dr. Zaruta says he enjoys treating “any active person looking to restore mobility and function, whether they’re athletes, weekend warriors, performers, workers or hobbyists.”|Common shoulder conditions he treats includes shoulder dislocation, shoulder separation, labral tear, impingement, bursitis, rotator cuff tear and arthritis. He also treats common knee conditions, including meniscus tear, ACL injury, articular cartilage injury, patella dislocation and arthritis.|A former athlete himself, Dr. Zaruta is proud of his roots as an athletic trainer — which he describes as the foundation for his path to becoming a sports medicine surgeon. He has cared for high school, collegiate and professional athletes, including the Orlando City Soccer Club, Washington Nationals baseball team, Nazareth College ice hockey team and the University of Pittsburgh football, swimming/diving and women’s basketball teams.|Dr. Zaruta understands that each patient has unique needs and prides himself on taking a personalized and team approach to create treatment plans. “My goal is to empower my patients to become active participants in their recovery,” he says.|Having earned his master’s degree in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Zaruta was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society while in medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton. He completed his fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine at Orlando Health. A native of the Back Mountain area of northeast PA, Dr. Zaruta is excited to be back home providing care to his community. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his wife, two children and other family and friends. He also enjoys running, biking and golfing.
His top area of expertise is Osteoarthritis.
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Locations
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 250, Scranton, PA 18503
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Floor 2, Scranton, PA 18503
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LVPG Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-Dickson City
Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is to provide current and appropriate care for musculoskeletal conditions. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help patients have a better quality of life that is free of pain, and to have improved functional activities with family and friends | Community involvement | I coach my children's recreational sports teams. I also support and assist in our local community charities. | Personal interests | My hobbies include sports activities, including exercising, bike riding and golf. I enjoy being outdoors gardening, and spending time at the beach with my family | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Henzes is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Geisinger Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine
Dr. Colleran is a board-certified general orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty interest in shoulder arthroscopy and shoulder joint replacement. His clinical interests include reconstructive joint surgery, sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Colleran attended The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Colleran is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic sports medicine. Dr. Colleran is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
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