Ryan C. Rusnok
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

Overview

Ryan Rusnok, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. He performs a variety of surgical procedures on adults, including inguinal and abdominal hernia repairs, gallbladder removal and surgical treatment of soft tissue masses.|Dr. Rusnok attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Mercy Suburban Hospital.|Originally from Pittston, Dr. Rusnok moved back to the area to be closer to family after serving as a surgeon in the U.S. Army. “I love being able to care for patients in the area where I was raised,” he says.|He and his wife (who’s also a physician) are proud dog parents to two cocker spaniels named Honey and Brady.|Video: more from Dr. Ryan Rusnok, D.O.

Dr. Rusnok is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Morning Sickness, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Graduate Institution

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2006 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Mercy Suburban Hospital - Norristown, PA, 2011

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
View 9 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - General Surgery
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Other Locations
Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Hazleton - General Surgery
1525 North Church Street, Hazle Township, PA 18202
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
7
conditions
General Surgery
Expertise in
7
conditions
General Surgery

Commonwealth Physician Network LLC

575 N River St, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
 (2.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Mohammad Siddiqui is a General Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Siddiqui is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Anthony T. Petrick
Expertise in
14
conditions
General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
Expertise in
14
conditions
General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery

100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
 (40.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Anthony T. Petrick, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in esophageal and bariatric surgery. Dr. Petrick performs a number of advanced and specialized surgical procedures including advanced endoscopy, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”), gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and gastric sleeve. He also treats people for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal and paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux (GERD).|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Petrick earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He completed general surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He then completed a fellowships in Surgical Oncology at and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and in Bariatric and Foregut surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.|For the past 18 years, Dr. Petrick served as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He now serves as associate program director, acting as a mentor to bariatric surgery fellows. Dr. Petrick has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 100 articles. Currently, he serves as chief quality officer for inpatient services at Geisinger and Director of the Division of Bariatric and Foregut surgery.|Dr. Petrick is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He chairs to Data and Quality Committee for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and also serves as an editorial board member for the journal Surgical and Obesity-Related Diseases and a columnist for Bariatric Times.|In his free time, Dr. Petrick serves on the board of education at St. Joseph School in Danville. He also coaches the Susquehanna Valley Stampede varsity and junior varsity ice hockey teams.|Clinical Focus: Bariatric Surgery|If you’re a provider who’d like to refer a patient, call our 24/7 referral line at 800-332-8901 or visit www.emr-link.com. Dr. Petrick is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Expertise in
8
conditions
General Surgery
Expertise in
8
conditions
General Surgery
476 E Northampton St, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
 (1.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Joseph Ridilla is a General Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridilla is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Ryan C. Rusnok specialize in?

While Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Morning Sickness, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok accept my insurance?

Dr. Ryan C. Rusnok accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avalon Health Care. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 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.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Rusnok's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    View All 7 Advanced Conditions
    View All 22 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile