Overview
Joseph Kapcia, MD, is an internal medicine physician specializing in hospice and palliative care. He helps adults and their families with comprehensive symptom management and advance care planning. He has a special clinical interest in cancer-related pain and serious illness conversations.|“It remains an incredible honor to help patients live as well as possible and navigate through the complexity of serious illness,” he says.|Dr. Kapcia earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Temple University in Philadelphia. After medical school, he completed a residency and fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|Originally from Philadelphia, he moved to central Pennsylvania for his residency. “My wife and I fell in love with the area and decided to raise our family here,” Dr. Kapcia says.
Dr. Kapcia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Opioid Induced Constipation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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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Michael Pipestone is a Palliative Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pipestone is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Emphysema, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Kapcia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Kapcia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Kapcia by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Kapcia a top-rated expert for Opioid Induced Constipation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Kapcia is classified as an Advanced expert for Opioid Induced Constipation, 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. Joseph Kapcia specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Kapcia is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Joseph Kapcia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Kapcia has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Induced Constipation. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Kapcia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph Kapcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Kapcia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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