Gastroenterology – Wilkes-Barre – cwhphysiciannetwork
Gastroenterology • Wilkes-Barre, PA • 1 location in Wilkes-Barre locations
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
545 North River Street, Suite 240, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Phone
(570) 552-2620
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://cwhphysiciannetwork.net/patients-main/telehealth-info/
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FAQs
Is telehealth available for visits?
Telehealth Available. Call Office for Details.
Who are the providers at this Gastroenterology location?
Jill Ferretti, FNP-C; Karthik Penumetsa, M.D.; Vabhave Pal, M.D.; Jelena Surla, M.D. (as listed in the Gastroenterology - Wilkes-Barre page).
What is the contact number for the practice?
(570) 552-2620 (listed multiple times in the page).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Joseph Andrews): 4.5 stars (17 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Audrey Fonkam): 3.6 stars (5 ratings)
- Geisinger/Providers (Abigale E. Walton, CRNP): 4.9 stars (55 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Seth Kaufer): 4.5 stars (6 ratings)
- PissedConsumer (Commonwealth Health): 1.7 stars (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction and positive reviews for specific individual gastroenterologists
- Providers described as knowledgeable, kind, and professional
- Strong average quality performance scores for the broader practice network (MIPS)
- Effective identification and resolution of long-term medical issues
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding office cleanliness and maintenance
- Negative experiences with office staff behavior and communication
- Reports of poor billing and refund processing experiences
- Lack of thorough examinations or clear explanations from some providers
- Perceived lack of compassion or bedside manner in specific patient interactions
"Dr. Andrews made a not so enjoyable experience very easy and tolerable. The doctor is very kind and knowledgeable and puts you at ease."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Joseph Andrews)"She was so condescending and rude. I hope as she ages, she begins to have compassion."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Audrey Fonkam)"Garbage on the floor for over 30 days, dust everywhere, office personnel absolutely bottom of the barrel... when the fat slob said she was doing me a favor making a doctors appointment I decided GOODBYE!!!"
— PissedConsumer (Commonwealth Health)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Theresa A Palko, CRNP - Danville, PA - Gastroenterology Nutrition — May 6, 2026
- Kyle Curtis Maza, PA-C - Danville, PA - Gastroenterology — May 19, 2026
- Ashley P. Knight, PA-C - Lewisburg, PA - Gastroenterology - Book Appointment — May 5, 2026
- Jessica Bauman, PA-C - Port Matilda, PA - Gastroenterology — May 22, 2026
- Dr. Jason R Woloski, MD - Wilkes Barre, PA - Family Medicine - Book an Appointment — Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Wilkes-Barre
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA is a nonprofit hospital offering comprehensive healthcare with a focus on patient safety and specialty care. It is part of Geisinger and provides access to GI services among other medical disciplines. Key details: - Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes-Barre, PA - Phone: 570-808-7300 - Focus: broad hospital/healthcare services with emphasis on human-centered care - Staffing: 119 employees; diverse departments and specialty programs - Website for locating care: geisinger.org/patient-care/find-a-location/geisinger-wyoming-valley-medical-center If you’re specifically seeking gastroenterology providers at Geisinger Wilkes-Barre, consider contacting the center directly or visiting Geisinger’s Find a Location page to view the GI specialists, appointment options, and services available at this campus.
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