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.

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

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.

Maggie Haywood is a Nurse Practitioner in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Ms. Haywood has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Jessica Lee is a Nurse Practitioner in Kingston, Pennsylvania.

Melissa Mikovitch is a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics and family medicine. She sees children and adults of all ages for routine wellness exams, cough and colds (sick visits), preventive care and yearly health examinations. “I truly enjoy taking care of people of all ages. Seeing the care I deliver making a positive impact on a person is extremely rewarding,” she says.|Ms. Mikovitch earned her nursing degree from The Pennsylvania State University Worthington Campus in Dunmore and her nurse practitioner degree from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre.|“Knowing that I can make a difference in someone's life through open communication and a family-oriented plan of care” inspires her to come to work every day, she says.|This recipient of the Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence adds, “With my nursing background and expertise, I have developed great skills to provide excellent care to patients. It’s an inner drive for me to provide this care. Knowing I can make a difference in a person's life for the better is a wonderful feeling.”|Originally from Harvey’s Lake, Ms. Mikovitch lives in Swoyersville with her daughter and two energetic Boston terriers.

Michael Yori is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His top area of expertise is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

Brianne Frascella is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Ms. Frascella is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Rafferty, CRNP, provides care for women with high-risk pregnancies. As a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in maternal-fetal medicine, Ms. Rafferty helps expectant mothers manage a variety of pregnancy-related conditions like gestational diabetes.|She also has clinical expertise and training in Nexplanon and IUD insertion and removal as well as fetal heart monitoring.|Ms. Rafferty is a member of numerous professional women’s health organizations, including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health.

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Kristen Weikel is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Darnetta Yusko is a certified registered nurse practitioner who provides patient-centered care for women with high-risk pregnancies. Specializing in maternal-fetal medicine, Ms. Yusko helps expectant mothers manage a variety of pregnancy-related conditions like gestational diabetes.|She is also an internationally board-certified lactation consultant. In this role, she provides breastfeeding support and education to parents, families and members of the community. Ms. Yusko is knowledgeable about breastfeeding topics including lactation positioning, latching, low milk supply and milk storage.|Originally from northeastern Pennsylvania, Ms. Yusko says her favorite part of her job is empowering women in her community.|“I love helping our high-risk pregnancy patients understand how we’re managing their care and how they can play an active role in it,” she says.|She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as well as the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.|In her spare time, Ms. Yusko enjoys exercising, photography and spending time with her family and dogs.

Kelly Sabaluski is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Ms. Sabaluski is currently accepting new patients.

"Deanne Walters is a certified nurse practitioner specializing in palliative medicine at Geisinger. She is committed to improving the quality of life for terminally ill patients by focusing on pain and symptom management. Her approach alleviates suffering and enhances the overall well-being of her patients.|Ms. Walters has built a robust career in healthcare, starting as a certified nursing assistant, then ultimately becoming a nurse practitioner. ""I have a passion for people and always wanted to help care for them,"" she says. Throughout her career, she’s become experienced in caring for patients with a variety of needs, including those with tracheostomies and ventilators, post-operative care, trauma, geriatrics, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.|A native of Wilkes-Barre, Ms. Walters earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University.|One of the most rewarding aspects of her work is interacting with patients and their families, she says. ""I have the opportunity to meet the bravest and courageous patients every day. I am honored to be a part of their care team.""".

Dana Adessa, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health. She provides care for women of all ages including annual women's examinations & screenings, birth control counseling and diagnosing and treating acute obstetric & gynecologic conditions. Ms. Adessa performs in-office procedures including pap smears, pelvic exams, STD testing, Nexplanon insertions and removals and IUD insertions and removals.|She completed her nurse practitioner degree at the University of Scranton.

Aaron Baratta is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

"Chelsea Lynn Erie, CRNP, is an experienced certified nurse practitioner with expertise in managing complex pain and symptoms associated with chronic or serious health conditions. Her clinical practice is centered around palliative care in inpatient and outpatient settings, with a primary focus on patients with advanced cancers.|Ms. Erie offers compassionate, holistic end-of-life care, assisting with complex medical decision-making and goals-of-care conversations. She is committed to empowering her patients, their caregivers and their families to make informed choices by advocating for care that best aligns with their values and helping them understand the trajectory of illness, treatment options and code statuses. ""Hearing that I was able to help alleviate a patient's pain or symptom burden, particularly at the end of life, is what makes my work truly rewarding,"" she says.|Inspired to pursue medicine by a close family member whom she admired for their dedicated care as a nurse, Ms. Erie holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Nursing from Misericordia University.|Ms. Erie, from Duryea, is a proud wife and mother to two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, cooking and baking with her kids and watching movies.".

Ann Truax is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Brianna Banachoski is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Benjamin Ringler is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Julie Le is a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in hospital medicine.|She enjoys being a beacon of hope for her patients. “I see people on the worst day of their lives and knowing that I can help alleviate their pain and fears inspires me to keep coming to work each day,” she says.|Ms. Le earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University in Philadelphia and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marywood University in Scranton.|She was inspired to become a provider by her parents, who emigrated from Vietnam and settled in Scranton. “My inspiration to become a provider was driven by my parents' teaching of kindness, hard work and helping others in need. I can't see myself doing anything else,” says Ms. Le.|Born and raised in Scranton, Ms. Le enjoys spending time with friends, cooking, watching horror movies and playing with her dog, Penny.

Elina Boychuk is a Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.