Kenneth A. Widom
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

Overview

Dr. Widom is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. His clinical interests include acute care surgery and emergency general surgery. Dr. Widom attended the University of Maryland, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. Dr. Widom is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care.

Dr. Widom is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Widom is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery In Surgical Critical Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Maryland, School Of Medicine, 1998 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Robert Wood Johnson U. Hospital, 2003

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Surgery In Surgical Critical Care

Fellowships

University of Maryland Medical System, 2004

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth A. Widom is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Kenneth A. Widom specialize in?

While Dr. Kenneth A. Widom is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Kenneth A. Widom participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kenneth A. Widom has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Kenneth A. Widom's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kenneth A. Widom accept my insurance?

Dr. Kenneth A. Widom 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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