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Dr. Lear Koch, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 78
Dr. Lear Koch, MD
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Dr. Lear Koch, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Scranton, PA.
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Dr. Lear Koch, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 78
Scranton, PA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Lear Koch, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Scranton, PA.

About

Dr. Koch graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affil Hospital.Dr. Lear Koch, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Scranton, PA and has 52 years experience. Dr. Koch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center, Moses Taylor Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wayne Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Koch received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Koch's office accepts new patients. Dr. Koch is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carotid Artery Disease
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Pleural Effusion
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
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Cardiac Tamponade
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Aortic Arch Repair
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Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Geisinger Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Lear Von Koch MD & Associates
    720 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 343-1115
  2. 2 Moses Taylor Hospital
    700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
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  3. 3 Regional Hospital of Scranton
    746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
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  4. 4 Geisinger Community Medical Center
    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510
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Nov 13, 2022
I had a triple bypass done by Dr Koch in 2007(15 years ago) and have felt great for all those years. He also did my carotid artery a year later and as of yesterday it is still wide open. Great surgeon
Thomas Ruffalo — Nov 13, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine Affil Hospital
    1973
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine Affil Hospital
    1979
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lear Koch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Koch's profile.

Dr. Lear Koch, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center, Moses Taylor Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lear Koch, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA

  • Moses Taylor Hospital

    700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA

  • Regional Hospital of Scranton

    746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA

  • Wayne Memorial Hospital

    601 Park St, Honesdale, PA