Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes Barre
Orthopedics • Wilkes-Barre, PA
About
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre is a nonprofit hospital part of Geisinger Health System. It provides comprehensive healthcare services with a focus on human-centered care and specialty services, supported by a staff of about 119 employees. The center operates as a regional facility under Geisinger’s Wilkes-Barre location, offering various medical and surgical services through Geisinger’s network. Contact: 570-808-7300. If you’re specifically seeking orthopedics, this facility is part of Geisinger’s broader orthopaedics network, and you may want to reach out to confirm orthopaedic specialty offerings, providers, and appointment options at Geisinger Wyoming Valley or nearby Geisinger orthopaedic centers.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone
Fax 570-808-7878
mopharmacy@geisinger.edu
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Telehealth
Available via telehealth as linked: https://www.geisinger.org/patient-care/telehealth
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
Office hours
Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Geisinger Provider Profile (Dr. James Murphy): 4.9 out of 5 (41 reviews (336 ratings))
- Trustburn: 2.5 out of 5 (1 review)
- Vitals (Dr. David Kolessar): 4.2 out of 5
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction scores for specific surgeons (e.g., Dr. James Murphy)
- Effective surgical outcomes and pain relief reported by many patients
- Appreciation for attentive, compassionate, and informative care from some providers
- Clean facilities and professional, caring staff reported by some users
Common complaints
- Difficult parking and crowded, uncomfortable waiting areas
- Unprofessional staff behavior and sanitation concerns (e.g., masks not worn)
- Appointment cancellations and scheduling frustrations
- Perceived arrogance or poor bedside manner in some individual providers
- Concerns regarding postoperative care and unwillingness to address complications by some providers
"I had the MIS TLIF surgery... I am 6 weeks post op & my pain is minimal... Dr Chen & his staff are amazing & friendly."
— a-better-place.com"Dr. Kolessar is a very arrogant doctor who blames the patient if they don't heal well... After my surgery I needed a second opinion due to the pain, which he refused to address."
— Vitals (Dr. David Kolessar)"Parking was almost impossible. The waiting room is as soon as you open the door and it was so packed... this place would be a NIGHTMARE to take infants to!"
— a-better-place.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. David J. Kolessar, MD - Wilkes Barre, PA - Orthopedic Surgery — Jun 13, 2026
- 6 Geisinger hospitals named Blue Distinction Centers for orthopaedic specialty care | Times Leader — Jan 7, 2026
- Free Community Shred Events Planned Across Region | 94.1 WQKX — Mar 24, 2026
- Geisinger recognized for orthopaedic specialty care | News, Sports, Jobs - The Sentinel — Jan 13, 2026
- Anthony Duboski, PA-C - Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Scranton, PA | Healthgrades — Nov 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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