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Dr. Josef Vanek, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Josef Vanek, MD
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Dr. Josef Vanek, MD is a General Surgeon in Uniontown, PA.
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Dr. Josef Vanek, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Uniontown, PA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Josef Vanek, MD is a General Surgeon in Uniontown, PA.

About

Dr. Vanek graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE. Dr. Josef Vanek, MD is a General Surgeon in Uniontown, PA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Vanek currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Uniontown Hospital. Dr. Vanek has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vanek received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Vanek's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vanek also speaks French. Dr. Vanek is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Wound Repair
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Wound Repair
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    500 W Berkeley St, Uniontown, PA 15401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 430-5000
  2. 2 Hematology Oncology Association
    100 Woodlawn Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 430-5600

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Oct 25, 2023
Personable and cares about his patients. Explains things well in down-to-earth terms. He is my go-to surgeon and highly recommend him to family, friends and anyone who asks who is a good local surgeon.
— Oct 25, 2023
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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Josef Vanek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vanek's profile.

Dr. Josef Vanek, MD is affiliated with Uniontown Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Josef Vanek, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uniontown Hospital

    500 W Berkeley St, Uniontown, PA