
Overview
Dr. Hoffman is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon. She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree as well as completed her residency. Dr. Hoffman completed her fellowship at Washington University. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Hoffman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy.
Dr. Hoffman is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.
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100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman by calling their office at 570-271-6361. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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. Rebecca L. Hoffman specialize in?
While Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman accept my insurance?
Dr. Rebecca L. Hoffman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-6361 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Colorectal CancerDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
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- Anal CancerDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CellulitisDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
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