Kristina M. Thornburg
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Kristina M. Thornburg

General Surgery
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger St Lukes Medical Office Building Orwigsburg - General Surgery
1165 Centre Turnpike, Suite RT61, 
Orwigsburg, PA 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience

Expertise in
3
conditions
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger St Lukes Medical Office Building Orwigsburg - General Surgery
1165 Centre Turnpike, Suite RT61, 
Orwigsburg, PA 
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Overview

Kristina Thornburg, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. She provides care for people who need a wide range of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive hernia repair, treatment for breast cancer and breast cysts, and the removal of colon cancer. She also provides treatment for a variety of conditions including gallbladder disease, skin lesions, lipomas, diverticulitis and diverticulosis.|Dr. Thornburg has a clinical interest in robotic hernia surgery and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Thornburg earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a general surgery residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, where she served as chief resident.|A native of Schuylkill County, Dr. Thornburg is dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique needs of her community.|In 2016 and 2018, Dr. Thornburg received the Geisinger Top Patient Experience Clinician Award in recognition of her commitment to providing excellent care for her patients.|She is an active member of several organizations, including the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, Pennsylvania Medical Society and American Osteopathic Association.|In her spare time, Dr. Thornburg enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Thornburg is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009
Residency
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 2014
Specialties
General Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital
Geisinger Medical Center
St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Geisinger St Lukes Medical Office Building Orwigsburg - General Surgery
1165 Centre Turnpike, Suite RT61, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Call: 570-968-1300

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

Percutaneous retrieval of an inferior vena cava filter causing right ureter obstruction.
Percutaneous retrieval of an inferior vena cava filter causing right ureter obstruction.
Journal: Annals of vascular surgery
Published: March 11, 2013
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