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Why Choose Us?
Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania offers a spacious, up-to-date ambulatory surgery center. We welcome the surgeons of Kingston Surgery Center, who merged their center with ours in March 2016. Kingston Surgery Center has a long history in our community. It was the very first outpatient surgery center in Pennsylvania, built in 1984.
United, we form a team of experienced and highly skilled surgeons offering dentistry, ENT, general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management and podiatry. We are proud to be named a Cataract Innovator, one of less than twenty centers in the United States recognized for superior patient care.
Our patients have highly rated the care they have received from our doctors and staff and say they are likely to recommend our center for outpatient procedures. See what patients had to say.
For Your Visit
Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Registration
At Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. The patient registration portal is designed to help streamline your surgical process. By entering your medical history prior to the day of your visit, you save time, reduce medical errors and increase the efficiency of our facility. Your medical information is secured and will not be shared with other institutions.
Insurance and Billing
Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Meet the Doctors
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Thomas Allardyce
M.D.
Michael P. Banas
M.D.
David I. Barras
M.D.
Thomas S. Boland
M.D.
Dean M. Clerico
M.D.
Joseph F. Daley
M.D.
Thomas W. Hanlon
M.D.
Eugene D. Kim
M.D.
Erik Kruger
Daniel J. Lutz
M.D.
Harvey J. Reiser
M.D.
Richard Roth
M.D.
Daniel J. Saporito
M.D.
Donald J. Savage
M.D.
Thomas G. Sharkey
M.D.
Joseph M. Toole
M.D.
20 Reviews
Jun 28, 2022
Jun 27, 2022
I think this place is the best. , everyone is so nice and caring and your in great hands here☺️
Jun 25, 2022
Everything went well. Very professional. No after effects.
Jun 19, 2022
Everyone was very helpful, kind and caring. They took time to explain everything, and answer my questions. The place is very clean and modern. I had no postop pain at all. My one complaint is that over 2 years into the Covid pandemic, I still had to go in alone. No family or support person was allowed. That was really hard on both me and my husband. At this point, when the world has gone on with shopping, eating out and vacationing, it seems extreme to not allow 1 person to accompany and help a patient.
Jun 11, 2022
Wonderful first time experience. Check in with April was fast, efficient, and friendly. Pre-op was done by Paula and she was fantastic. Answered all my questions and really put me at ease. Could not ask for anything better.
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Nurses and staff at the center were very kind and caring. Dr. Riser was excellent and made you feel comfortable and explained everything through the procedure. Great place! Would recommend to anyone.