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    MediFind found 41 specialists near Wilkes Barre, PA

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      Peter Barrale
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      Geisinger South Wilkes Barre - Pediatric Cardiology

      50 Roosevelt Terrace, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
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      Peter Barrale is a Pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Heart Block, and Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Barrale is currently accepting new patients.

      Thomas F. Hahn
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      Pediatrics | Pediatric Rheumatology
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      Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Pediatrics

      150 Mundy Street, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Hahn is a board-eligible and fellowship-trained pediatric rheumatologist. His clinical interests include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic lupus, vasculitis and uveitis. Dr. Hahn attended Georgetown University, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and a fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. His top area of expertise is Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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      Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Pediatrics

      166 Hanover Street, Suite 105, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Ryan is a board-certified general pediatrician. She attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her medical degree. She completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Ryan is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

      Leopoldo P. Legaspi
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      GWVMC At GSWB Pediatric Urgent Care

      25 Church Street, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino

      "Leopoldo Legaspi, MD, is a pediatrician specializing in urgent care for children from birth to age 18. He diagnoses and treats a variety of urgent care conditions, including injuries such as broken bones, sprains and cuts, as well as acute illnesses and other issues such as ear infections, strep throat, colds, flus, allergies, rhinosinusitis, croup, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, skin infections or rashes and high temperatures.|Known for his comforting bedside manner, he often quips, ""Any patient shorter than me I’ll see. I love helping children and putting a smile on their faces. What inspires me is making a difference in their lives — for both children and their parents.” Dr. Legaspi considers returning patients to be the highest compliment he can receive in his medical practice.|The son of a Navy veteran, Dr. Legaspi was born in the U.S. but spent much of his childhood in Manila, Philippines. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas, followed by pediatric residencies at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Elmhurst Hospital Center in New York City. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and speaks English and Tagalog fluently.|When not at the hospital, Dr. Legaspi enjoys woodworking, supporting his children at swimming meets and taking care of his pets — black labs Suki and Juliana, and pigs Penny and Tevo.".

      Karen A. Ephlin
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      Geisinger South Wilkes Barre - Pediatric Urgent Care

      25 Church Street, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Ephlin is a board-certified general pediatrician. Her clinical interests include general pediatrics, teaching and integrative medicine. Dr. Ephlin earned her medical degree from Drexel University. She completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

      Ashley Pearce
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      Geisinger Forty Fort - Pediatrics

      190 Welles Street, Suite 122, 
      Forty Fort, PA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Pearce is a board-certified general pediatrician. She earned her medical degree from the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Pearce completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

      Fernando S. Carlos
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      Geisinger Forty Fort - Pediatrics

      190 Welles Street, Suite 122, 
      Forty Fort, PA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
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      Dr. Carlos is a board-certified general pediatrician. He earned his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine in the Philippines. He then moved to the United States, where he completed his residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Carlos is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

      Shaifali Gupta
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      Geisinger Forty Fort - Pediatrics

      190 Welles Street, Suite 122, 
      Forty Fort, PA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Gupta is a board-certified general pediatrician. She attended Dayanand Medical College in India, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency at St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, N.J. Dr. Gupta is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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      25 Church St # 320, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Kaczorowski is a Pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

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      Geisinger South Wilkes Barre - Pediatric Urgent Care

      25 Church Street, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Malayalam

      Dr. Holtz is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general pediatrician. She earned her medical degree from the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine St. Augustine, Trinidad. She then moved to the United States, where she completed a residency in pediatrics at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Holtz completed her fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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      Pediatrics | Neonatology
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      GWVMC Neonatology

      1000 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carmela Coppola is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

      Akila Venkataraman
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      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
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      Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Pediatric Neurology

      950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients

      Akila Venkataraman, MD, specializes in pediatric neurology and provides care to children and adolescents who have conditions affecting their brain, spine, nerves or muscles. She treats conditions such as seizures, epilepsy, headaches, strokes, developmental concerns, genetic conditions involving the nervous system and autoimmune, inflammatory and infectious disorders of the nervous system.|Dr. Venkataraman’s clinical interests include pediatric epilepsy and associated seizure and epileptic disorders in infants, children and adolescents.|While the science of neurology and development inspires her, interacting and building relationships with her patients and their families is what she loves most about her job.|With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Venkataraman’s goal is to not only treat her patients’ medical conditions, but to understand and improve social conditions that impact health and illness. She’s an advocate for improving awareness and education about epilepsy.|In her spare time, she enjoys learning — new languages, new cultures, exploring new places and trying new foods. She also enjoys mentoring children and spends a lot of her time volunteering for local and international organizations. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

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      175 S Wilkes Barre Blvd, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chaklader Jamal is a Pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Obesity in Children.

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      425 Tioga Ave, 
      Kingston, PA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
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      Alvaro Reymunde is a Pediatrics provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Asthma in Children, and Endoscopy.

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      8 Church St, Ste 313, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adnan Allan is a Pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

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      25 Church St, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Jasmine Vincent is a Pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

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      451 3rd Ave Ste 1, 
      Kingston, PA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
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      Tara Churilla is a Pediatrics provider in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

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      Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine
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      Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine
      1000 E Mountain Blvd, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allison Beck is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Delayed Growth.

      Ecaterina Iriza
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      Geisinger CommunityCare Wilkes Barre - Pediatrics

      175 South Wilkes Barre Boulevard, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Ecaterina Iriza, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. She provides newborn care and preventive and sick care for young children and adolescents.|She earned her medical degree from Carol Davila Medical School in Bucharest, Romania, and completed a residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in Queens, NY.|She speaks English and Romanian.

      Stella M. Cruz
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      Geisinger Dallas - Pediatrics

      114 Lt Michael Cleary Drive, 
      Dallas, PA 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish

      Dr. Cruz is a board-certified general pediatrician. Her clinical interests include obesity, asthma and immunizations. Her research interests include obesity. Dr. Cruz earned her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in the Philippines. She completed a residency at Philippine Children's Medical Center, then moved to the United States, where she completed another residency at Western Reserve Care System/NEOUCOM-Tod Children's Hospital. Dr. Cruz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog and Filipino. Her top area of expertise is Obesity.

      Christopher R. Holtz
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      Geisinger Mountain Top - Pediatrics

      35 South Mountain Boulevard, 
      Mountain Top, PA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Holtz is a board-certified general pediatrician. He attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Holtz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

      Kathleen M. Noss
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      Geisinger Pittston - Pediatrics

      57 North Main Street, 
      Pittston, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Noss is a board-certified general pediatrician. Her clinical interests include newborn medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Noss attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her degree in osteopathic medicine, and completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Noss is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

      Karina G. Phang
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      Geisinger Pittston - Pediatrics

      57 North Main Street, 
      Pittston, PA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino
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      Karina G Phang, MD, MPH is a fellowship-trained and double boarded pediatrician in general pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine. She provides newborn care and preventative care for young children and adolescents.|Dr. Phang has clinical expertise in nursery care, preventive and well child care, and pediatric hospital medicine care. Her training also includes a Master of Public Health degree with a focus in health behavior, health promotion, and health behavior theory. Dr. Phang has a strong commitment to pediatric quality improvement and patient safety. Her main research focus is improving pediatric medication safety. Dr. Phang holds a national leadership role, serving on the Patient Safety Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. Dr. Phang is a lifelong learner who is committed to providing high quality, safe and evidence-based care for her patients.|Dr. Phang takes a family approach to patient care as she believes that raising healthy children requires us to build healthy habits and lifestyles together. A mother to a beautiful daughter and an aunt to 3 beautiful nieces, Dr. Phang, believes the more you know about a child, the better you can treat them. She attributes her own journey with motherhood to what makes her enjoy her job most — caring for her patients as she would her own child.|Dr. Phang attended medical school in her home state of West Virginia, she earned her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio and her fellowship in academic pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

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      47 S Washington Street, 
      Wilkes-barre, PA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sharon Wander is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania.

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      175 S Wilkes Barre Blvd, 
      Wilkes Barre, PA 
       (0.4 miles away)
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      Gary Lawrence is a Pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

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      How do I find a Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA?

      A Pediatrician is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA to get diagnosed and treated.

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      What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Pediatricians,  near Wilkes Barre, PA?

      • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
      • Adults near Wilkes Barre, PA generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
      • Older adults near Wilkes Barre, PA may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
      • Some women near Wilkes Barre, PA choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.

      How do I get a referral near Wilkes Barre, PA from my Pediatrician?

      Typically, your Wilkes Barre Pediatrician will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near Wilkes Barre, PA.

      Should I get a second opinion from another Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA for my health condition?

      When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Pediatrician or a specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA. If you just received a diagnosis from you Pediatrician, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near Wilkes Barre, PA to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Pediatrician. Most doctors, including Pediatricians, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Pediatrician or specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA who can provide a second opinion.

      How do I find a specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA, in addition to my Pediatrician, for my specific condition?

      There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Pediatricians and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like Wilkes Barre. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a Wilkes Barre doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition. 
      When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

      How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Pediatrician in Wilkes Barre may know about?

      Pediatricians know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Pediatrician. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your Wilkes Barre Pediatrician.

      How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Wilkes Barre, PA?

      How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Wilkes Barre, PA?
      Depending on your specific health condition, your Pediatrician may bring up clinical trials near Wilkes Barre, PA during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Pediatrician may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near Wilkes Barre, PA, that your Pediatrician might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Pediatrician.

      What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA?

      Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Pediatrician in Wilkes Barre. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Pediatrician visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your Wilkes Barre Pediatrician.

      When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

      How can I get the most out of my Pediatrician appointment near Wilkes Barre, PA?

      Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Pediatrician. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your Wilkes Barre Pediatrician, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Pediatrician. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Pediatrician.

      What questions should I ask my Wilkes Barre Pediatrician?

      A few topics you may wish to ask your Pediatrician about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Pediatricians, whether you should see a specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA other than your Pediatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Pediatrician.

      Can a Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA help me check symptoms?

      Depending on your symptoms,  a Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Pediatrician visit for discussion.

      What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatricians near Wilkes Barre, PA?

      You should always contact your Pediatrician’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Pediatrician has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near Wilkes Barre, PA may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.

      How far should I travel to find the best Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA?

      Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Pediatrician in person in Wilkes Barre. For Pediatricians, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in Wilkes Barre, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near Wilkes Barre, PA if possible.

      In recent years, many Pediatricians  have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Pediatrician near Wilkes Barre, PA. You might wish to consider contacting your Pediatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for Wilkes Barre, as well as your insurance provider.