Overview
George Avetian, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He has been in practice for 38 years and speaks Armenian.|After completing his undergraduate studies in biology at Villanova University, Dr. Avetian earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital in Springfield, Pa.|Dr. Avetian is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He previously served as the Delaware County Senior Medical Advisor for nine years.|Video: more from Dr. George Avetian, D.O.
His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Fibromyalgia, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, and Shingles.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
41 South Main Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George K. Avetian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George K. Avetian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George K. Avetian by calling their office at 570-846-4777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George K. Avetian a top-rated expert for Stomach Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George K. Avetian is classified as an Experienced expert for Stomach 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. George K. Avetian specialize in?
While Dr. George K. Avetian is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Stomach Cancer, Fibromyalgia, and Mal De Debarquement Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. George K. Avetian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George K. Avetian has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stomach Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. George K. Avetian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George K. Avetian accept my insurance?
Dr. George K. Avetian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-846-4777 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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- FibromyalgiaDr. Avetian isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Mal De Debarquement SyndromeDr. Avetian isExperienced. Learn about Mal De Debarquement Syndrome.
- ShinglesDr. Avetian isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Stomach CancerDr. Avetian isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.