Overview
William Fred Hess, MD, is the chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute. Dr. Hess received his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla., where he also completed his general surgery internship and orthopaedic surgery residency. He completed the Rae R. Jacobs Spine Fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center and has been a member of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Geisinger since 1990. He is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hess’s clinical interests are spine trauma and pediatric and adult spine deformity, including scoliosis, kyphosis, tumors and post-traumatic deformities. These interests have led him to provide care in many third-world settings, mainly through his involvement with the Foundation for Orthopaedics and Complex Spine. He has performed reconstructive spine surgery in Ecuador, Ghana, Barbados and Jamaica since 1994. “I am proud to provide surgical spine care to patients at Geisinger, but also around the world. To those who have been given much, much is to be expected. We are all called to return the blessings we have received to others less fortunate.”.
Dr. Hess is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.
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16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William F. Hess
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William F. Hess?
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Is Dr. William F. Hess a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William F. Hess is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, 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. William F. Hess specialize in?
While Dr. William F. Hess is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Kyphosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. William F. Hess participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William F. Hess has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. William F. Hess's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William F. Hess accept my insurance?
Dr. William F. Hess accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avalon Health Care. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-6700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteotomyDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
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- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- DiskitisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.