Philosophy of care | I provide evidence-based medicine that is both efficient and compassionate. I strive to make you feel cared for as a person. A few extra minutes spent educating patients is important in promoting happy, healthy lives. | Why I entered medicine | I come from a family of nurses and, for as long as I can remember, wanted to be a nurse. After a short time as a bedside nurse, I decided I wanted more from my career and pursued the nurse practitioner route. I like the science as well as the personal touch! | Community involvement | I enjoy coach my stepson’s baseball team. | Personal interests | Aside from coaching baseball, I spend my free time jogging, bike riding, reading and vacationing. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Gallbladder Disease.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide compassionate, effective and efficient care to you and other people in all parts of life. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because it is very fulfilling to me. I get satisfaction from helping and educating patients. I enjoy interacting with people. Medicine is constantly evolving, and I love constantly learning and adapting to new changes in practice. | Community involvement | I am an assistant volleyball coach for a local high school. I am also looking into joining a local fire department and eventually obtaining PHRN (pre-hospital registered nurse) and ENP (emergency nurse practitioner) certificates. | Personal interests | I enjoy sports and exercise. I love to run and workout. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My family tries to have family dinner night once a week! I have two dogs, an English and French bulldog, Pudge and Norman!. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Boils, Carbuncle, and Folliculitis.

Lori Pietrowski is a Nurse Practitioner in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania.

Philosophy of care | I want to help as many as I can within my limits as a CRNP. | Why I entered medicine | I started out as a paramedic in Pittsburgh, then went into nursing, then ED nursing to flight nursing and administration. I went back to school for my MSN, then doctoral work, then my CRNP and back to the Emergency Department -- my first love. I know this sounds kind of old-fashioned, but I want to help people who really need the care. | Community involvement | Ive done paramedic and EMT teaching and also provided training for CPR, ACLS and PALS. | Personal interests | I have rental properties and enjoy spending time with my family and pets.

Philosophy of care | I believe in high-quality health care for your orthopedic needs. I encourage you to communicate freely with me and will answer your questions and address your concerns in a timely manner. I will provide you with the information you need about your condition and have you help determine the best care plan for you. | Why I entered medicine | At a young age, I witnessed nurses when caring for an elderly family member with dementia. The patience and care they provided him and the rest of my family inspired me. | Community involvement | I support my community through volunteering and fundraising whenever possible. I have worked with Scranton’s youth shelter renovating a new place where homeless teens can rest, relax and receive meals and clothing. For the past two years I have organized the staff at Dickson City in donating over 20 Thanksgiving turkeys to local food banks. | Personal interests | Staying active is important to my physical and mental well-being. I enjoy skiing in the winter and hiking, riding and swimming in the summer. I also like reading. I have a passion for the arts and enjoy listening to classical, jazz as well as contemporary musicians. I occasionally dabble with my watercolor brushes – but not as often as I should!.

Felecia Sanchious is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Sanchious is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Ms. Sanchious is currently accepting new patients.

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Alesha Worthington is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Worthington has been practicing medicine for over 1 year.

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).

Danielle Riggi is a Nurse Practitioner in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Protein Deficiency.

Michael Hennigan is a Nurse Practitioner in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. His top area of expertise is Schizoaffective Disorder.

Lindsey Parlopiano is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Meghan Walsh is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Infantile Refsum Disease, and Refsum Disease.

Kathy Kessler is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Emphysema, Muscle Spasms, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Daphney Claude is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Ms. Claude is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Sellers is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Sellers is currently accepting new patients.

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Michielle Mccauley is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Mccauley is currently accepting new patients.

Pamela Giannetti is a Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ms. Giannetti is currently accepting new patients.