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Dr. John Doherty Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (50)
Map Pin Small Scranton, PA
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49 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Doherty Jr, MD

Dr. John Doherty Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Scranton, PA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 49 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University and is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center and Geisinger Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Doherty Jr an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Doherty Jr works at Practice in Scranton, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Miner's Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Doherty Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Professional Orthopaedic Associates Ltd
    3 W Olive St Ste 118, Scranton, PA 18508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 961-3823
  2. 2
    Regional Hospital of Scranton
    746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 961-3823
  3. 3
    Office
    300 Lackawanna Ave Ste 250, Scranton, PA 18503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  4. 4
    Dba North East Surgery Center
    423 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Geisinger Community Medical Center
  • Geisinger Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Shoulder Dislocation
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 49 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962488809
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Doherty Jr has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Miner's Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Doherty Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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