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Dr. David Kolessar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (143)
Map Pin Small Danville, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Kolessar, MD

Dr. David Kolessar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Danville, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from Temple University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Kolessar works at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA with other offices in Wilkes Barre, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kolessar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Geisinger Health System
    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (001) 662-475
  2. 2
    Geisinger Orthopaedic Institute
    1175 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-1093

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  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
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    • Geisinger Health Plan
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    About Dr. David Kolessar, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144280496
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic|Mayo Clinic-Rochester|Mayo Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albert Einstein Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER
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    Medical Education
    • Temple University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. David Kolessar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kolessar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kolessar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kolessar has seen patients for Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kolessar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    143 patients have reviewed Dr. Kolessar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kolessar.

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