Overview
Frank A. Maffei, MD, is the chair of Pediatrics for the Geisinger Women and Children’s Institute. Dr. Maffei received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in New York and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his residency, chief residency and a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He completed a second fellowship in pediatric critical care at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester. He was the University of Rochester Medical School Lowell A. Glasgow Dean’s Teaching Fellow in 2003, and has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric critical care medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. Dr. Maffei has published and presented extensively in clinically relevant areas of both disciplines, including life-threatening asthma, meningitis, child abuse and overwhelming infections. Dr. Maffei’s areas of clinical interest include central nervous system infections, traumatic brain injury, asphyxial asthma, sepsis and bioethics. In his personal life, Dr. Maffei enjoys running, biking and kayaking. He loves to visit the Bronx in New York, and he roots for the New York Mets.
His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury.
Dr. Maffei is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics In Pediatric Critical Care Medicine And Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Maffei is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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Dr. Maffei 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.
Clinical Research
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Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Infectious Disease
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Geisinger Berwick - Community Medicine
Dr. Lewis is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. His clinical interests include immunology, infectious diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lewis obtained his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lewis is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Lewis is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine And The American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank A. Maffei
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What conditions does Dr. Frank A. Maffei specialize in?
While Dr. Frank A. Maffei is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Frank A. Maffei participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Frank A. Maffei has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Frank A. Maffei's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Frank A. Maffei accept my insurance?
Dr. Frank A. Maffei accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger and Independent Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-214-8790 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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