
Overview
Gary Ayers is a General Surgeon in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ayers has been practicing medicine for over 23 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ayers is currently accepting new patients.
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25 Lystra Rogers Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837
7095 Westbranch Highway, Suite 1300, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
Anthony T. Petrick, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in esophageal and bariatric surgery. Dr. Petrick performs a number of advanced and specialized surgical procedures including advanced endoscopy, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”), gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and gastric sleeve. He also treats people for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal and paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux (GERD).|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Petrick earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He completed general surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He then completed a fellowships in Surgical Oncology at and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and in Bariatric and Foregut surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.|For the past 18 years, Dr. Petrick served as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He now serves as associate program director, acting as a mentor to bariatric surgery fellows. Dr. Petrick has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 100 articles. Currently, he serves as chief quality officer for inpatient services at Geisinger and Director of the Division of Bariatric and Foregut surgery.|Dr. Petrick is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He chairs to Data and Quality Committee for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and also serves as an editorial board member for the journal Surgical and Obesity-Related Diseases and a columnist for Bariatric Times.|In his free time, Dr. Petrick serves on the board of education at St. Joseph School in Danville. He also coaches the Susquehanna Valley Stampede varsity and junior varsity ice hockey teams.|Clinical Focus: Bariatric Surgery|If you’re a provider who’d like to refer a patient, call our 24/7 referral line at 800-332-8901 or visit www.emr-link.com. Dr. Petrick is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
WellSpan Breast Care
John Turner is a General Surgeon and a Radiologist in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Turner has been practicing medicine for over 42 years is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.
WellSpan Bariatric Surgery In Lewisburg
Jon Gabrielsen is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gabrielsen has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Gastric Bypass, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gabrielsen is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gary S. Ayers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary S. Ayers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary S. Ayers by calling their office at 570-523-3290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gary S. Ayers a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary S. Ayers is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Gary S. Ayers specialize in?
While Dr. Gary S. Ayers is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Gary S. Ayers accept my insurance?
Dr. Gary S. Ayers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-523-3290 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Ayers isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ayers isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Ayers isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ayers isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
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- HerniaDr. Ayers isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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