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MediFind found 48 specialists near Coal Township, PA
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - General Surgery
Dr. Alaparthi is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernias and robotics. His research interests include outcomes research in hernia surgery. Dr. Alaparthi earned his medical degree from J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency at Howard University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Alaparthi is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and Telugu. Dr. Alaparthi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - General Surgery
Dr. Semian is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia, gallbladder and acute care. His research interests include acute care surgery and hernia surgery. Dr. Semian obtained his medical degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Semian is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Semian is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
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.
Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine - Ophthalmology
Dr. Reinheimer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist subspecializing in oculoplastics. His clinical interests include plastics. His research interests include performance improvement and patient safety. He earned his osteopathic degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Reinheimer completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a fellowship in oculoplastics at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Reinheimer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Blocked Tear Duct.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
Matthew Souder, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. After medical school, he completed a residency in general surgery at PinnacleHealth in Harrisburg.|During his undergraduate training, Dr. Souder completed several research projects on fetal alcohol syndrome and other topics.|He’s a native of Lewisburg. Dr. Souder is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - General Surgery
"Hau Ngoc Thi Phan, MD, is a general surgeon. She earned her medical degree from The Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University and completed her residency at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pa.|""I believe great medical/surgical care comes from meeting patients where they are at through patience and a collaborative effort,"" says Dr. Phan. ""My goal is to help patients fully understand their surgical issues so they can be empowered to make the best decision for themselves.""|Dr. Phan is an accomplished researcher and presenter.|When she's not at work, Dr. Phan spends time cooking balanced meals and trying different kinds of food from various cultures, as she has an interest in nutrition and its association with physical and emotional health. She also enjoys weightlifting in the gym.".
GMC Trauma Surgery
Dr. Baro is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. Her clinical and research interests include trauma, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Baro obtained her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at the same institute. She completed her fellowship in trauma and critical care at Cooper Cancer Institute. Dr. Baro is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Dr. Baro is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hip Replacement.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.
GMC Trauma Surgery
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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
GMC Trauma Surgery
Dr. Leonard 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. Leonard obtained her medical degree from the University of Iowa. She completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and her fellowship in trauma and critical care at the University of Maryland. Dr. Leonard is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Dr. Leonard is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
GMC Trauma Surgery
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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.
GMC Trauma 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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
GMC Trauma Surgery
Madian Yahya is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yahya is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Yahya is currently accepting new patients.
GMC Trauma Surgery
Matthew Factor is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Factor is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.
Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Kennedy is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon. His clinical interests include pediatric trauma, pediatric urology and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include surgical education and quality and safety in pediatric surgery. Dr. Kennedy earned his medical degree from Drexel University. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and his fellowship in pediatric surgery at Children's Mercy Hospital. He completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children. Dr. Kennedy is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and pediatric surgery. Dr. Kennedy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meckel's Diverticulum, Atresia of Small Intestine, Cloacal Exstrophy, and Compartment Syndrome.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
Dr. Jaap is a board-certified general surgeon. She attended Wright State University, where she earned her medical degree. Dr. Jaap completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Jaap is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.
GMC Trauma Surgery
Nina Neuhaus is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neuhaus is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.
Peter Benotti is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benotti is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Urachal Cyst, Gastric Bypass, and Knee Replacement.
GMC Trauma Surgery
Elif Onursal is a General Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Onursal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intestinal Leiomyoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.
GMC Trauma Surgery
Dr. Wertz is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in trauma critical care medicine. He attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Neurocritical Care. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.
Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Surgery
Dr. Coppola is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon. His clinical interests include hernia surgery, minimally invasive surgery, abdominal surgery and thoracic surgery. His research interests include clinical research and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Coppola earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University. He completed two residencies at Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Coppola is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and pediatric surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Surgery
Tara Loux, MD, is a double board-certified general surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery. She performs a variety of surgical procedures for children including hernia repair, appendectomy and treatment for abscesses. She also provides pediatric cancer care including removing solid tumors and central line placement.|“I love my young patients,” she says. “It's impossible to keep them down for long. They’re too happy and curious. They remind me to live in awe.”|Dr. Loux, who has a clinical interest in minimally invasive and neonatal surgery and congenital malformations, acts as the primary caregiver for children who’ve had moderate or severe traumatic injuries, coordinating any specialty care they need.|Expectant mothers whose babies have congenital abnormalities can see her for a prenatal consultation.|Dr. Loux earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville. She followed this with a residency in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Miami Children’s Hospital.|Dr. Loux is a third-generation physician. “Service in healthcare has been in my family for a long time,” she says. “I was naturally inclined to it. Surgery has always fulfilled my desire for quick decision‐making and action, and I absolutely love being able to take care of the youngest patients.”|She is an active member of several professional organization including the American College of Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgical Association and Pediatric Trauma Society. She’s a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.|Dr. Loux has published several papers and participated in many research projects.|In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, playing piano, singing, reading, writing, entertaining and spending time with her family. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Cysts, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.
Geisinger Medical Center - Neurosurgery
Cameron Brimley, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon. He treats children with a variety of conditions, including brain and skull tumors, epilepsy, head and spine trauma, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, Chiari malformations, spina bifida, tethered cord and spinal abnormalities.|He performs a wide range of specialized procedures, including tumor resection and laser therapy, stereo EEG, resections and hemisphereotomies, vagus nerve stimulation and responsive neurostimulation.|“I specialize in pediatric brain and spine tumors, but I enjoy taking care of any pediatric patient with any brain, head or spine issue,” he says.|Dr. Brimley earned his medical degree from The University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. He completed a residency at Geisinger, then a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at St. Jude/Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., and an in folded fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He also spent 8 years as a combat medic in the United States Army and National Guard.|“I love interacting with my patients, taking care of their needs and seeing them succeed, grow and progress after we’ve helped them with what they need,” he notes. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Nerve Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression.
GMC Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Reed is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in surgery and critical care medicine. Her clinical interests include acute care surgery, neurocritical care, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and disaster medicine. Dr. Reed received her medical degree from the University of Texas, Southwestern. She completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a fellowship in critical care at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Reed is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.
Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Surgery
Harsh Grewal, MD, is a pediatric general surgeon. He specializes in pediatric general, thoracic and minimally invasive surgery. He also takes care of pediatric trauma patients. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery applications for access to the spine for children with scoliosis.|Dr. Grewal earned his medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. After medical school, he completed a General Surgery residency at New York Medical College, NY. He followed that with a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. He is board certified in general surgery as well as pediatric surgery.|He serves as a journal reviewer for a number of clinical medicine publications. Dr. Grewal has also served as a medical educator, training future surgeons, and has applied for a patent for a medical device. He's had work published in numerous medical journals, books and other publications, and has presented his work at numerous conferences and symposiums around the United States and internationally.|Outside the office, Dr. Grewal enjoys traveling, trail running, hiking and trekking. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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