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    MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Contracture Deformity near Hazle Township, PA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

    Location:
    Hazle Township, PA, US
    25 providers found
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Hazleton Professional Services

    1000 Alliance Dr, 
    Hazelton, PA 
     (2.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Benyo is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benyo and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Lung Metastases, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery | Podiatric Surgery
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery | Podiatric Surgery

    Mountain View Orthopaedics And Associates PC

    1201 A N Church St, Suite 103, 
    Hazle Township, PA 
     (3.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Boyle is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Boyle and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Bowlegs, Contracture Deformity, Osteoarthritis, and Synovectomy.

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    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine
    106 S Claude A Lord Blvd, 
    Pottsville, PA 
     (20.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Heffner is an Internal Medicine provider in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heffner and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.

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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    600 Penn St, 
    West Hazleton, PA 
     (1.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Stish is a Family Medicine provider in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stish and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Hazleton Professional Services

    1000 Alliance Dr, 
    Hazelton, PA 
     (2.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Shoemaker is an Internal Medicine provider in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shoemaker and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Hazleton Professional Services

    102 Banks Ave, 
    Sugarloaf, PA 
     (2.3 mi)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Gorski is a Family Medicine provider in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gorski has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    Lehigh Valley Physician Group

    420 W 23rd St, Mark James Lobitz Do Cmd, 
    Hazle Township, PA 
     (2.6 mi)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lobitz is a Family Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lobitz has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2, Hypothyroidism, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Assoc Of Hazelton Inc

    1090 N Church St, 
    Hazle Township, PA 
     (2.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leocadia Prawdzik is an Internal Medicine provider in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prawdzik and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Schuylkill Health System Medical Group, Inc.

    205 E Laurel Blvd, 
    Pottsville, PA 
     (20.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gubbi Ranganath is an Internal Medicine provider in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ranganath and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Schuylkill Health System Medical Group, Inc.

    205 E Laurel Blvd, 
    Pottsville, PA 
     (20.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Miller-Schaeffer is an Internal Medicine provider in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller-Schaeffer and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Rhabdomyolysis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    75 Pineapple Street, Black Creek Health Center, 
    Nuremberg, PA 
     (7.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Yurko is a Family Medicine provider in Nuremberg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yurko and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cirrhosis.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    404 Ridge St, 
    Freeland, PA 
     (7.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roseline Riaz is a Family Medicine provider in Freeland, Pennsylvania. Dr. Riaz and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Contracture Deformity, Tracheitis, and Familial Hypertension.

    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    16 Deer Trl, 
    Nesquehoning, PA 
     (9.7 mi)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Pascal is a Family Medicine specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pascal has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Renovascular Hypertension, and Occupational Asthma.

    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    695 E 16th St, Suite D, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (13.2 mi)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Kanouse is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kanouse has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Contracture Deformity.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    233 S Prospect St, 
    Nanticoke, PA 
     (17.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janusz Wolanin is a Family Medicine provider in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wolanin and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Anemia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine

    Img Nursing Home Care, P.C.

    82 Tunnel Rd, 
    Pottsville, PA 
     (19.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Rubright is a Geriatrics specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rubright and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Contracture Deformity, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    General Practice
    General Practice
    323 E Center St, 
    Mahanoy City, PA 
     (11.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gursharan Singh is a General Practice provider in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Vascular Dementia, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine
    751 E 16th St, Suite 300, 
    Berwick, PA 
     (13.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pavel Pribula is an Internal Medicine provider in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pribula and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Cellulitis, Low Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome.

    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Img Nursing Home Care, P.C.

    82 Tunnel Rd, 
    Pottsville, PA 
     (19.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naomi Scearce is a Pediatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scearce and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Anemia.

    Family Medicine | Geriatrics | Sports Medicine
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics | Sports Medicine
    73 Coal St, 
    Port Carbon, PA 
     (19.6 mi)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Sophy is a Geriatrics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sophy has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Anemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Contracture Deformity?

    A contracture develops when the normally stretchy (elastic) tissues are replaced by nonstretchy (inelastic) fiber-like tissue. This tissue makes it hard to stretch the area and prevents normal movement.

    Contractures mostly occur in the skin, the tissues underneath, and the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding a joint. They affect range of motion and function in a certain body part. Often, there is also pain.

    When should I see a Contracture Deformity doctor near Hazle Township, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Contracture Deformity doctor near Hazle Township, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Contracture Deformity doctors near Hazle Township, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Contracture Deformity doctors near Hazle Township, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Contracture Deformity doctor near Hazle Township, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Contracture Deformity doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Contracture Deformity doctor near Hazle Township, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Contracture Deformity doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Contracture Deformity doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Contracture Deformity doctors near Hazle Township, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Contracture Deformity doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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