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.
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Locations
206 7th St, Coaldale, PA 18218
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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Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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.
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.
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
- Distinguished
- CellulitisDr. Donkar isDistinguished. Learn about Cellulitis.
- HerniaDr. Donkar isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Donkar isDistinguished. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Donkar isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholecystitisDr. Donkar isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Donkar isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Donkar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Donkar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Donkar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Donkar isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Donkar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Donkar isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Donkar isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Donkar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Donkar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
