
Overview
Dr. Casimir is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. His clinical interests include acute care surgery, trauma surgery and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Dr. Casimir earned his medical degree from Tufts University. He completed his residencies at UMass Memorial Health Care, Hahnemann Campus, and Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center, and a fellowship in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Casimir is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Casimir is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Casimir is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery.
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Locations
1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir by calling their office at 570-703-4345. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir a top-rated expert for Delirium?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir is classified as an Distinguished expert for Delirium, 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. Fitzgerald J. Casimir specialize in?
While Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzgerald J. Casimir accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-703-4345 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- DeliriumDr. Casimir isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Casimir isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Casimir isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Casimir isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Casimir isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Casimir isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Casimir isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Casimir isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Casimir isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
