Overview
Thomas Kennedy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kennedy is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Locations
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
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 clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Petrick is currently accepting new patients.
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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WellSpan Breast Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy by calling their office at 570-271-6429. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy a top-rated expert for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy is classified as an Advanced expert for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, 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 L. Kennedy specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas L. Kennedy accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-6429 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
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Kennedy isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- CellulitisDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Ear CancerDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- LaryngectomyDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Kennedy isExperienced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

