Dr. Bernstein is a board-certified podiatrist with a subspecialty interest in wound care management. His clinical interests include limb salvage and peripheral nerve surgery of the lower extremities. Dr. Bernstein attended Temple University, where he received his degree in podiatric medicine. He completed his residency at Columbia Lakeview Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management, and he is a member of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. Mr. Bernstein is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Fungal Nail Infection, and Corns and Calluses.

Sarah Helwig is a Nurse Practitioner in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Folliculitis, and Boils. Ms. Helwig is currently accepting new patients.

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John Sharp is a Nurse Practitioner in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Taylor Mitchell is a Nurse Practitioner in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Lisa Rusch is a Nurse Practitioner in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Ms. Rusch has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Jenifer Brilla is a Nurse Practitioner in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. Ms. Brilla is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

Jessica Sabato is a Nurse Practitioner in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Ms. Sabato is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

Katelyn Kokolus is a Nurse Practitioner in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

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Laura Lunger is a Nurse Practitioner in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Philosophy of care | I make sure to really listen to you and treat you as a whole person, not just your medical issues. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to make people feel better so they could enjoy their life. | Community involvement | I’m involved in many fundraising activities at my daughter’s high school. | Personal interests | I love to cook and bake. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency and Emphysema.

Dr. Nasser is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical podiatrist. Her clinical interests include fracture care, limb salvage and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Nasser attended Temple University, where she received her doctorate degree in podiatric medicine, and completed her residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in limb salvage and reconstructive surgery at Northeast Regional Foot and Ankle Institute. Dr. Nasser is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in forefoot and rearfoot surgery, and by the American Board of Wound Management. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, Flat Feet, Bunions, and Osteotomy.

Mark J. Micciche, DPM, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified surgical podiatrist. His interests involve fracture care and limb salvage as well as routine and reconstructive foot surgery and ankle surgery. Dr. Micciche has decades of experience in evaluating and treating people of all ages for foot and ankle concerns, including offering non-surgical treatments.|Dr. Micciche obtained his premedical degree from The University of Scranton. He then went on to earn his doctorate degree from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his surgical training residency at Community Medical Center Scranton and his limb salvage fellowship at LaPorta and Associates in Scranton. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, Gangrene, and Bursitis of the Heel.

Jaclyn Wessinger, DPM, is a board-certified surgical podiatrist. She cares for a variety of conditions affecting the ankle and feet, including fracture care, diabetic limb salvage, lower extremity trauma and correction of deformities as well as management of diabetic foot conditions and lower extremity wound care. “I enjoy learning from patients and expanding my own knowledge base to better serve the populations I interact with daily,” she says.|Dr. Wessinger earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatry. She followed medical school with a residency at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, where she served as chief resident.|She’s an accomplished writer and researcher, having several works published in various medical journals, as well as recently authoring a chapter in a textbook for incoming podiatric medical students. Her article on physician burnout was featured in a national podiatry publication.|Several family members in the medical field, as well as her grandfather, a Navy veteran, inspired Dr. Wessinger to become a provider — in fact, she’s the first physician in her immediate family. She says she pursued a career in medicine “to have the satisfaction of utilizing the advantages I was given in life to care for others.”|Originally from a small town in South Carolina, Dr. Wessinger fell in love with the small-town feel of the Scranton area. “I enjoy working in the community where I live and bringing a little Southern charm to northeastern Pennsylvania,” she says.|Outside the office, she’s “pet parent to a sassy black cat named Raven.”. Her top area of expertise is Ingrown Toenail.

Nicole Branning, MHA, DPM, is a surgical podiatrist specializing in conditions of the foot and ankle. She cares for children and adults, performing procedures to treat foot conditions like ingrown toenails, bunions, sports injuries and correction of hammertoes and flat feet. She also provides diabetic foot care for wounds and other complications. Dr. Branning has a special interest in fracture care and limb salvage, particularly in patients with diabetes, who may have infections in their heel or surrounding soft tissue.|“I strive to be a strong advocate for patients and their families and innovate medical and surgical plans that align with patient goals,” she says, adding that she prioritizes interdisciplinary, team-based management.|Dr. Branning earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatry in Philadelphia. After medical school, she completed a residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She is board certified in foot surgery by, and is a fellow of, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is also board certified in Podiatric Medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine with added qualification in Wound Care and Amputation Prevention.|“I was inspired to practice medicine from my mother, who lost her life to a medical error in 2007,” Dr. Branning says.|A native of NEPA, Dr. Branning is committed to serving her neighbors, family and friends. She serves on several quality and leadership committees at Geisinger. Her top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Fungal Nail Infection, and Gangrene.

Jennifer Rebar is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Ms. Rebar is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Acurie, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in palliative medicine. She cares for adult patients and their families, helping them manage progressive and terminal illnesses. Besides helping those in her care manage symptoms, she also offers guidance with advanced care planning. “I see terminal patients during the last months of life for adequate pain and symptom management to allow for a dignified, peaceful death,” she says.|She attended the University of Cincinnati where she earned her nurse practitioner degree.|Ms. Acurie notes, “My practice specializes in end-of-life care and pain and symptom management focusing on not only physical pain, but emotional and spiritual pain as well. My unit of care is not only focused on the patient, but also on how the family, whomever that may be, is coping with impending loss and suffering.”|A native of Clarks Green, Pa., she enjoys running, cooking and reading in her spare time. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Patricia Slusser is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Ms. Slusser is currently accepting new patients.

Vanessa Basara is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Carol Teets is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Ms. Teets is currently accepting new patients.

Brooke Macuch is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). Ms. Macuch is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Susek is a board-certified podiatrist and wound care specialist. Her clinical interests include wound care, limb salvage and forefoot and rearfoot surgical corrections, including bunions, hammertoes, ankle pathology, heel pain and sports medicine. Dr. Susek attended Temple University School of Podiatry, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Dr. Susek is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Tolli is a board-certified podiatrist. His clinical interests include a variety of foot and ankle issues, such as bunions and arthritis, as well as the treatment of tendon pathology and fracture through surgical reconstruction, fusion and repair. He also has interests in wound care and diabetic limb salvage. Dr. Tolli attended Temple University, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Wound Management. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Gangrene.