
Overview
Dr. Lopez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in surgical critical care. He attended Creighton University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital, and his fellowship in surgical critical care at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Lopez is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and in surgical critical care.
Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.
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950 East Mountain Boulevard, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702
Commonwealth Physician Network LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph M. Lopez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph M. Lopez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph M. Lopez by calling their office at 570-808-2340. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph M. Lopez a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph M. Lopez is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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 M. Lopez specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph M. Lopez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph M. Lopez accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph M. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger and UPMC. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-808-2340 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Lopez isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Lopez isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Lopez isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Lopez isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lopez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Lopez isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Lopez isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Lopez isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Lopez isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Lopez isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
