Overview
James Ferenzi is a General Surgeon in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ferenzi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Endoscopy.
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12 Walnut St, Towanda, PA 18848
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Ferenzi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Ferenzi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Ferenzi by calling their office at 570-265-7061. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Ferenzi a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Ferenzi is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. James Ferenzi specialize in?
While Dr. James Ferenzi is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James Ferenzi accept my insurance?
Dr. James Ferenzi accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-265-7061 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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- Advanced
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ferenzi isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Ferenzi isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ferenzi isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ferenzi isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Ferenzi isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ferenzi isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Ferenzi isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.

