Ion Prohnitchi

Overview

Ion Prohnitchi, MD, is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor who specializes in treating complex sinus and nasal conditions. He cares for people with chronic sinus infections, nasal polyps and problems related to the sense of smell. Dr. Prohnitchi also treats sinus headaches, nasal obstructions and sinus issues caused by allergies or inflammation. He performs minimally invasive sinus surgeries and advanced procedures to improve breathing and quality of life, including image-guided sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.|Dr. Prohnitchi’s clinical expertise includes rhinology and sinus surgery. He completed advanced training in rhinology, which focuses on diseases of the nose and sinuses. His goal is to help patients breathe easier, reduce facial pain and pressure and manage chronic symptoms that don’t respond to medication.|Originally from Moldova, Dr. Prohnitchi has strong communication skills and the ability to connect with patients from all backgrounds. He works well in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and is skilled at managing complex situations with calm and clarity. When helping a patient navigate a diagnosis, he listens and explains treatment options in clear, simple terms.|Dr. Prohnitchi has published research on nasal disorders and sinus surgery techniques and is active in medical education. He is a member of the American Rhinologic Society and continues to stay current with the latest treatments and technologies in his field.|Outside of work, Dr. Prohnitchi enjoys research, reading, CrossFit, boxing, and photography. He is fluent in English, Romanian and French, and is learning Spanish to better connect with more of his patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

"State Medical & Pharmaceutical University ""N. Test, 2013 - Doctor Of Medicine"

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in WA

Fellowships

University of Washington, 2024

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
French
Romanian
Russian

Gender

Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Premera
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - ENT
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Other Locations
Geisinger Scranton - ENT
3 West Olive Street, Suite 212, Scranton, PA 18508
Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

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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