About Geisinger-community Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Geisinger-community Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Scranton, PA, serving Lackawanna County and the surrounding Scranton community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Scranton can seek immediate care at Geisinger-community Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Geisinger-community Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Scranton area.
When choosing a hospital in Scranton, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Geisinger-community Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Geisinger-community Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Scranton, PA.
Mortality
Geisinger-community Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Geisinger-community Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Geisinger-community Medical Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Geisinger-community Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Jan Golden, DPM
Podiatry
Dr. Matthew Cindric, MD
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Paul Rutkowski, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kyle Frazier, DDS
Oral Surgery
Dr. Paul Arkless, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Megan Lowery, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Rajagopalan Rengan, DO
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Eva Vaishnav, DO
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Catherine Patrick, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Sarah Helwig, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Ivan Cvorovic, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Audrey Fonkam, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Iman Ben Hamza, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Felicia Rzeszewski, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. David Reynolds, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Alan Gillick, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Ritu Khurana, MD
Rheumatology
Dr. Fitzgerald Casimir, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Smita Nikam, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Bonnie Young, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Geisinger-community Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Geisinger-community Medical Center?
Geisinger-community Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Geisinger-community Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Geisinger-community Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Geisinger-community Medical Center?
Geisinger-community Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Geisinger-community Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Geisinger-community Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·