Overview
Walter Koltun is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koltun is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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.
1 Clinical Trials
LG Health Physicians Surgical Group
Walid Hesham is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hesham is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hesham is currently accepting new patients.
Leader Surgical Associates-UPMC
Thomas Nicholson, MD, specializes in colon and rectal surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and colon and rectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He practices at Leader Surgical Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Harrisburg, and UPMC Community Osteopathic. Dr. Nicholson earned his medical degree at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at WellSpan York Hospital and a fellowship at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates. Dr. Nicholson is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Francesco Grasso is a Colorectal Surgeon in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Grasso is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Genital Warts, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter Koltun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Koltun?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter Koltun by calling their office at 717-531-8887. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter Koltun a top-rated expert for Viral Gastroenteritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter Koltun is classified as an Distinguished expert for Viral Gastroenteritis, 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. Walter Koltun specialize in?
While Dr. Walter Koltun is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter Koltun participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter Koltun has published 113 articles and abstracts on conditions like Viral Gastroenteritis. You can view a list of Dr. Walter Koltun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter Koltun accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter Koltun accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-531-8887 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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- Distinguished
- ColitisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Koltun isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- IleostomyDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Koltun isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- ColonoscopyDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HerniaDr. Koltun isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.