Justin G. Tunis

Overview

Dr. Tunis is a board-certified and fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine specialist. His clinical interests include nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, compartment measurement testing, and ultrasound-guided injections and procedures. Dr. Tunis earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency and a fellowship in sports medicine at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Tunis is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in sports medicine. He is the head team physician for The University of Scranton, and an assistant team physician for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.|Dr. Tunis has been honored for early-career success by being recognized among the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED) Top Physicians Under 40.

His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson Univ, 2012 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 2015

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Licenses

Sports Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Family Medicine In Sports Medicine

Fellowships

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 2016

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Geisinger Scranton - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
300 Lackawanna Avenue, Floor 2, Scranton, PA 18503

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. Justin G. Tunis

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Is Dr. Justin G. Tunis a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Justin G. Tunis is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Justin G. Tunis specialize in?

While Dr. Justin G. Tunis is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

Does Dr. Justin G. Tunis participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Justin G. Tunis has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Justin G. Tunis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Justin G. Tunis accept my insurance?

Dr. Justin G. Tunis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. 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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