
Overview
Dr. Baber is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in urology. He is interested in all aspects of urology and manages urologic cancers including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, as well as kidney stones, BPH, overactive bladder, vasectomies and with multiple other urologic issues. Dr. Baber's clinical interests include laparoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery. He attended Indiana University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. Dr. Baber completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his urologic oncology fellowship at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. He is certified by the American Board of Urology.|In his free time, Dr. Baber spends time with his wife, two sons and their two dogs (Rocky and Maverick). They enjoy being outdoors hiking and traveling.|Video: more from Dr. Jacob Baber, M.D.
Dr. Baber is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Horseshoe Kidney, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.
Dr. Baber is board certified in The American Board Of Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Baber is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
Clinical Research
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Geisinger Healthplex Center Point - Urology
John Danella, MD, is a urologist and director of the Department of Urology for the Geisinger Surgery Institute. Dr. Danella obtained his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in urological oncology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Danella is board certified by the American Board of Urology. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Urological Association and the Society of Academic Urologists. Under the direction of Dr. Danella, Geisinger Urology participates in the Pennsylvania Urologic Regional Collaborative, a consortium of academic urologic practices across the state which is committed to advancing the care of prostate cancer patients. Dr. Danella’s clinical interests include the management of all urologic malignancies, including prostate, bladder, kidney and testis cancers. He is very experienced at robotic surgical approaches to these conditions, when appropriate. Dr. Danella believes that urologic cancers are ideally managed by a multidisciplinary approach, and collaborates closely with colleagues in medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology and diagnostic radiology to offer the optimal therapeutic approach to individual patients. Dr. Danella is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Danella is currently accepting new patients.
Geisinger Healthplex Center Point - Urology
John Ramey, MD, is a board-certified urologist who provides care for men and women. He specializes in treating urologic conditions that include urinary tract infections, frequent urination, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, kidney stones, overactive bladder, bladder cancer and kidney cancer. He also performs a variety of routine and advanced surgical procedures including the Rezum® procedure for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|He has a clinical interest in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.|Board certified in urology; Dr. Ramey earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed his residency in urology at the Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Ramey is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Ramey is currently accepting new patients.
Geisinger Healthplex Center Point - Urology
Ira Kohn, MD, is a board certified urologist who provides care for men and women. He specializes in treating urologic conditions that include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stones, erectile dysfunction including Peyronie’s disease, urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, kidney cancer, prostate cancer and bladder cancer. He also performs routine and advanced surgical procedures including laparoscopic surgery, laser surgery, REZUM and minimally invasive BPH treatments, vasectomy, circumcision, hydrocele repair, sacral neuromodulation (Interstim) and BOTOX® bladder injections.|Dr. Kohn attended the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He completed his residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and a fellowship in neuro and reconstructive urology at Columbia New York-Presbyterian Hospital.|Dr. Kohn believes in a comprehensive, holistic approach to treating patients and their urologic conditions, in addition to managing their disease processes. He also treats patients and their families with the genuine compassion, courtesy and respect he’d like for his own family members when they seek treatment. He encourages patients to be active, motivated participants in their own care and seeks to empower them with education to make important decisions. He enjoys connecting and interacting with patients on a personal level and forming strong, lasting relationships. Dr. Kohn is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Perirenal Abscess, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jacob A. Baber
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob A. Baber?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jacob A. Baber by calling their office at 570-808-9800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jacob A. Baber a top-rated expert for Urinary Tract Infection in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jacob A. Baber is classified as an Distinguished expert for Urinary Tract Infection in Children, 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. Jacob A. Baber specialize in?
While Dr. Jacob A. Baber is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Horseshoe Kidney, and Obstructive Uropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Jacob A. Baber participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jacob A. Baber has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urinary Tract Infection in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Jacob A. Baber's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jacob A. Baber accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacob A. Baber accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-808-9800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Baber isDistinguished. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- BoilsDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- FolliculitisDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Horseshoe KidneyDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Horseshoe Kidney.
- HydronephrosisDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Kidney StonesDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Obstructive UropathyDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Uropathy.
- Perirenal AbscessDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Perirenal Abscess.
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- UreteroceleDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Ureterocele.
- UreteroscopyDr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Baber isAdvanced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Experienced
- Bladder CancerDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- EmpyemaDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- MalakoplakiaDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Malakoplakia.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- NephrectomyDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Penile CancerDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Penile Cancer.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Prostate CancerDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- ProstatectomyDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Retrograde EjaculationDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Retrograde Ejaculation.
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- Scrotal MassesDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Scrotal Masses.
- Scrotal SwellingDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Scrotal Swelling.
- Stress Urinary IncontinenceDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- Testicle LumpDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Testicle Lump.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)
- Urethral StrictureDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Urethral Stricture.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Wilms TumorDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Baber isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.


