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Dr. David Kolessar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. David Kolessar, MD
4.8 (163 Ratings)
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Dr. David Kolessar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. David Kolessar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Dr. Kolessar graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center.Dr. David Kolessar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Kolessar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Kolessar has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kolessar received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 163 times. Dr. Kolessar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kolessar is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis
Genu Valgum
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Genu Varum
Arthrocentesis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
AC Joint Injury
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Arthropathy Associated With Bacterial Disease
Arthropathy, Progressive Pseudorheumatoid, of Childhood
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Crystal Arthropathy
Crystalline Arthritis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gouty Arthropathy
Hip Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Infective Arthritis
Joint Disorders
Knee Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Monoarthropathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteoarthropathy
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyarthropathy
Post-Infectious Reactive Arthropathy
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spondylitis
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Transient Arthropathy
Traumatic Arthropathy
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Arthroscopic Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Revision of Failed Total Joint Replacement
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release

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  • Aetna
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  • Capital Blue Cross
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger-Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre
    1175 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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  2. 2 Geisinger Mob
    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 825-1093
  3. 3 Select Specialty Hospital-Danville
    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
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  4. 4 Office
    25 Church St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kolessar
4.8
Based on 163 Reviews
5 Stars (156)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Oct 09, 2024
I had a total knee replacement. Dr. Kolessar explained everything fully. I am now pain free and completely satisfied with the results.
Bill — Oct 09, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic|Mayo Clinic-Rochester|Mayo Medical School
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Kolessar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kolessar's profile.

Dr. Kolessar frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Kolessar, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Kolessar, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus

    360 W Ruddle St, Coaldale, PA

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA