Kirsten L. Koons
Geisinger Lewisburg - Rheumatology
250 Reitz Boulevard, 
Lewisburg, PA 

Overview

Kristen Koons, MD, is a rheumatologist. She treats adults for a variety of conditions, including inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease and vasculitis. She has a clinical interest in rheumatologic conditions that affect the skin. Dr. Koons performs diagnostic ultrasounds and ultrasound-guided joint injections and is co-director of the autoimmune nephritis clinic at Geisinger. In this clinic, patients see a rheumatologist and nephrologist at the same time for autoimmune conditions affecting the kidneys.|Dr. Koons attended The Penn State College of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. After medical school she completed her residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where she served as chief resident. She followed that with a fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center.|“I love both the clinical and educational aspects of my job,” Dr. Koons says. “I get to treat the whole patient and remain knowledgeable about every organ system. I enjoy solving clinical puzzles by putting together clues from a patient’s history and physical exam. I also get purpose from my involvement in the rheumatology fellowship program. I love teaching and serving as a mentor to those just entering the field of rheumatology.”|Having a father who was a family medicine doctor inspired Dr. Koons to go into medicine, where she can now fuel others’ inspirations. “I am proud that I have become the rheumatology fellowship program director early in my career, and look forward to many years of teaching fellows,” she says.|Dr. Koons is a native of Selinsgrove. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, traveling and spending time with her spouse and their two children.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Koons is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Fellowships

Geisinger Medical Center, 2022

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Geisinger Lewisburg - Rheumatology
250 Reitz Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center - Rheumatology
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.


1 Total Publications

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What conditions does Dr. Kirsten L. Koons specialize in?

While Dr. Kirsten L. Koons is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Scleroderma, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

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Yes. Dr. Kirsten L. Koons has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scleroderma. You can view a list of Dr. Kirsten L. Koons's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Kirsten L. Koons 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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