Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
St. Luke's General Surgery-Miners
206 7th St, 
Coaldale, PA 

Overview

Thomas Donkar is a General Surgeon in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Donkar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital
St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

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
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

St. Luke's General Surgery-Miners
206 7th St, Coaldale, PA 18218
Other Locations
St. Luke’s Wound Care Center-Tamaqua
1299 E Broad St, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Donkar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Donkar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Donkar by calling their office at 484-526-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Thomas Donkar a top-rated expert for Hernia?

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

While Dr. Thomas Donkar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Cellulitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Thomas Donkar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Thomas Donkar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Donkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Thomas Donkar accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas Donkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 484-526-2200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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