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Clinic Type

Primary Care

Address

175 S Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Phone

1-570-829-2621

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Services Offered

  • Primary care
  • Pediatrics
  • Behavioral health
  • Express care
  • On-site pharmacy
  • Lab
  • Radiology
  • Referral to hospital for advanced care

Technology & Equipment

  • MyChart
  • Geisinger Pharmacy at Kistler Clinic
  • Express care
  • Lab
  • Radiology

Team

  • Richard Huntington — MD
  • D. Michael Fisher — MD
  • Salam Al-Omaishi — MD
  • Angela Thomas — MD
  • Juan Carlos Lopez — MD
  • Michael Kovalick — DO
  • Julie Nickles — DO
  • Carrie Pientka — CRNP
  • Raluca Slusser — CRNP
  • Jessica Eick — PA-C
  • Ashley Marsh — PA-C
  • Breanne Zampetti — PA-C
  • Steven Tlatenchi — PA-C

Insurance & Payment

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$4 30-day supply medications at pharmacy, free local delivery

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services are offered at CommunityCare Kistler Clinic?

Primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, express care, on-site pharmacy, lab, radiology; advanced care or testing available at nearby Geisinger facilities.

What is the address of CommunityCare Kistler Clinic?

175 S. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

What are the clinic hours?

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Vitals: 1 out of 5 stars (based on 1 rating) (1 review)
  • WebMD: Not explicitly stated, but negative feedback noted (3 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Some individual providers are recognized for being knowledgeable, caring, and professional
  • Appreciation for the convenience of on-site services like lab, radiology, and pharmacy
  • Instances of effective, compassionate care, particularly in urgent or emergency situations

Common complaints

  • Significant concerns regarding administrative and communication issues, including misleading internal signage and unhelpful staff
  • Frequent reports of long wait times and delays in receiving care
  • Negative experiences with staff professionalism and responsiveness, specifically in the pediatric department
  • Frustration with appointment scheduling and system failures, such as computer outages

"They have good doctors, but they suffer from a severe communication breakdown. The signage within the building is misleading... many patients miss their appointments due to problems that the facility itself creates."

— Loc8NearMe

"Avoid!! Their staff are about as clueless as they come. Definitely not worth risking your health or your children's here."

— WebMD

"Briana Salas, the physician’s assistant who provided care, was exceptional in her professionalism and delivery of services."

— Citizens' Voice

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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