Luiz G. Foernges
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Luiz G. Foernges

General Surgery
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
4
conditions
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 

Overview

Dr. Foernges is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in trauma critical care. His clinical interests include trauma surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and necrotizing soft tissue infection. Dr. Foernges graduated from Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre Faculdade de Medicina in Brazil, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Foernges is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. He speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Dr. Foernges is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Foernges is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery In Surgical Critical Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Foernges is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Surgery In Surgical Critical Care

Fellowships

MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Portuguese
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

GMC Trauma Surgery
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luiz G. Foernges

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luiz G. Foernges?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Luiz G. Foernges by calling their office at 570-271-7149. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Luiz G. Foernges a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luiz G. Foernges 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. Luiz G. Foernges specialize in?

While Dr. Luiz G. Foernges 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. Luiz G. Foernges accept my insurance?

Dr. Luiz G. Foernges accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-7149 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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