Overview
John Powell, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general and bariatric surgeon with UPMC Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Pinnacle Health Hospitals (now UPMC in Central Pa.), followed by his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery at Pinnacle Health System.
His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malabsorption, Gallbladder Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4315 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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. John D. Powell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John D. Powell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John D. Powell by calling their office at 717-956-4870. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John D. Powell a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John D. Powell is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, 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. John D. Powell specialize in?
While Dr. John D. Powell is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. John D. Powell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John D. Powell has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. John D. Powell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John D. Powell accept my insurance?
Dr. John D. Powell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-956-4870 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- MalabsorptionDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- ObesityDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.