Patrick J. Erwin
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

Dr. Erwin is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include breast surgery, general surgery and surgical education. His research interests include surgical education. Dr. Erwin obtained his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his residencies at Morristown Memorial Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network. Dr. Erwin is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Erwin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Graduate Institution

UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School - Newark, NJ, 1988 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Morristown Memorial Hospital, 1990

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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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
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Bloomsburg - General Surgery
439 East 1st Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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While Dr. Patrick J. Erwin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Patrick J. Erwin accept my insurance?

Dr. Patrick J. Erwin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-387-1444 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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