About Wilkes-barre General Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Wilkes-barre General Hospital is a privately owned acute care hospital in Wilkes-barre, PA, serving Luzerne County and the surrounding Wilkes-barre community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Wilkes-barre can seek immediate care at Wilkes-barre General Hospital's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Wilkes-barre General Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Wilkes-barre area.
When choosing a hospital in Wilkes-barre, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Wilkes-barre General Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Wilkes-barre General Hospital has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Wilkes-barre, PA may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Wilkes-barre General Hospital performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Wilkes-barre General Hospital performs below the national average for patient safety measures. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Readmission
Wilkes-barre General Hospital 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 Wilkes-barre General Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Matthew Cindric, MD
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Paul Rutkowski, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Theresa Kelly, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Paul Arkless, MD
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Catherine Patrick, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Kristen Ricciardi, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Ivan Cvorovic, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephanie Roumiantseva, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Daniel Dudrick, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Patrick Kilduff, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Anthony Giardina, DO
General Practice
Dr. Jason Woloski, MD
Family Practice
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Dr. Joseph Feistl, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Channing Boback, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Elise Mester, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Abigail Lukasik, DO
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Deborah Winters, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Melissa Laporte, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Carol Myers, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Francis Collini, MD
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
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About Wilkes-barre General Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Wilkes-barre General Hospital?
Wilkes-barre General Hospital has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Wilkes-barre General Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Wilkes-barre General Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Wilkes-barre General Hospital?
Wilkes-barre General Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Wilkes-barre General Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Wilkes-barre General Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·