Aislynn Raymond is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Raymond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrostomy and Thrombectomy. Dr. Raymond is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Confer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Confer attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency, a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology, and a fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Confer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Confer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Dr. Haugen is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship trained in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction and robotic surgery. His clinical interests include many aspects of ENT, with his primary interest being in the surgical treatment and reconstruction of head and neck tumors. He attended medical school at Loma Linda University where he graduated with the distinction of Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his otolaryngology residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Haugen completed a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.|Outside of the office, Dr. Haugen has an interest in medical mission work. Dr. Haugen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Throat Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Mehr is a board-certified hospitalist specializing in internal medicine, pediatrics and nephrology. Her clinical interests include acute kidney injury and renal vasculitis. Her research interests include clinical research on floor and acute kidney injury pre-op and prevention. Dr. Mehr attended Government Medical College in Chandigarh, India, where she received her medical degree. She completed her residency and a fellowship in nephrology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Mehr is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and nephrology. She speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi. Dr. Mehr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Purdy is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgical oncology. His clinical interests include head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid, microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Purdy earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in head and neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction at the University of Miami Hospital. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in otolaryngology.|Dr. Purdy provides care to his own community, having earned his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University. Dr. Purdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Diehl is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and innovative advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Diehl obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his fellowships in gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Diehl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Diehl enjoys spending time with his family and exercising, particularly swimming. He also has an appreciation for old cars. Dr. Diehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gallbladder Disease, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Widom is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. His clinical interests include acute care surgery and emergency general surgery. Dr. Widom attended the University of Maryland, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland. Dr. Widom is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Widom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Rapp is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. Her clinical interests include trauma surgery, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Rapp pursued her medical education at Temple University. She completed a residency in general surgery at the Geisinger Medical Center and a fellowship in critical care surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Dr. Rapp is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Rapp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

David Ermak, DO, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in vascular neurology. He has a clinical interest in acute stroke care. He is a hospital-based physician who sees patients in the emergency room and inpatient units. Dr. Ermak treats a range of neurological conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain aneurysms, carotid artery disease and epilepsy.|Dr. Ermak earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. Dr. Ermak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Foernges is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in trauma critical care. His clinical interests include trauma surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and necrotizing soft tissue infection. Dr. Foernges graduated from Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre Faculdade de Medicina in Brazil, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Foernges is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. He speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Foernges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Torres is the chair of the Geisinger Surgery Institute and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. Her clinical interests include trauma surgery, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. Her research interests include trauma systems and performance improvement. Dr. Torres earned her medical degree at Drexel University. She completed her residency in general surgery at Temple University Hospital, and her fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Torres is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

David M. Parker, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery for both adolescents and adults. Dr. Parker performs several advanced and specialized surgical procedures, including gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”) and gastric sleeve. He also provides care for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux.|He has a clinical interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Parker earned his medical degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He completed a general surgery residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA, followed by a fellowship in bariatric and foregut surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|While in medical school, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship. During his fellowship, he received the SAGES Award for best fellow presentation.|Dr. Parker serves as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 24 published articles.|He 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.|Dr. Parker has served in the United States Army and continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve. He is also a football enthusiast, rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers in his free time. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Matthew Factor is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Factor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Amitpal Singh Johal, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, also known as a GI doctor. He has a special interest in endoscopic ultrasound, a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and diagnose digestive diseases.|Dr. Johal earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Johal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Johal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Conger specializes in skull base surgery, and subspecializes in vestibular schwannomas, pituitary tumors and skull base tumors. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans. Dr. Conger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Delirium, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Dr. Goren specializes in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. His clinical interests include stroke and its surgical treatment, the treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, treatment of brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, cavernous malformations, moyamoya disease, carotid stenosis, trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. He earned his medical degree from Semmelweis University, completed his residency at the Sheba Medical Center in Israel and completed his fellowship in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle. He is an associate program director for the Geisinger neurosurgical residency program and a clinical assistant professor at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Goren speaks English and Hebrew. Dr. Goren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

"Austin Iovoli, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of benign and malignant conditions. Dr. Iovoli is experienced in treating a range of cancers, including prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecological, head and neck, and central nervous system cancers. His expertise extends to advanced radiation therapy techniques such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), high-dose rate brachytherapy, orthovoltage therapy, electron beam therapy and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).|Dr. Iovoli is passionate about using radiation therapy to treat cancer and enhance the quality of life for his patients with minimal symptoms. ""I take pride in making patients feel at ease about their treatment plan and confident they are getting the best care possible,"" he says. ""It’s a privilege to care for vulnerable patients with cancer and do everything I can to improve their lives.""|His dedication was inspired by his father's victory over cancer through radiation therapy. ""The first doctor to give my father hope was his radiation oncologist,"" Dr. Iovoli recalls. ""This sparked my interest in medicine and inspired my journey to become a radiation oncologist who can provide the same compassionate care to others that was once given to my father.""|Dr. Iovoli’s commitment to excellence in medicine has been recognized with several awards, including the Roentgen Resident Research Award, the Robin M. Bannerman Memorial Research Award and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.|Originally from Upstate New York, Dr. Iovoli is rooted in central Pennsylvania after having attended Susquehanna University, where he met his wife Danielle. With their dog Leo, they take advantage of the area’s abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Dr. Iovoli is a devoted Buffalo Bills fan who also enjoys fantasy football, board games, computers, anime and traveling.". Dr. Iovoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Penupolu is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical and research interests include exercise physiology, pulmonary rehabilitation and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Penupolu earned his medical degree from Kurnool Medical College in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Jersey City Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in critical care medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center, and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Scottsdale. Dr. Penupolu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. He speaks English, Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Penupolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Patterson is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in critical care medicine. His clinical interests include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Dr. Patterson attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his fellowship in critical care at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Dr. Patterson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and critical care medicine. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.