Summary

Dr. Edward Batzel is a vascular surgeon with nearly five decades of medical experience, having practiced for 48 years since completing his medical education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed his residency training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, building expertise in both general surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Batzel is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Batzel is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center and practices at locations in Wilkes Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating conditions such as carotid artery disease, unusual blood vessel sounds called bruits, and choking incidents. His procedural expertise includes performing Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow, carotid artery ultrasounds to examine neck vessels, and ankle-brachial index tests to evaluate circulation in the legs. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 48 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mount Sinai School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Edward Lee Batzel has 2 locations

Wilkes Barre General Hospital

575 N River StWilkes Barre, PA 18764

Regional Hospital Of Scranton

746 Jefferson AveScranton, PA 18510

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Dr. Edward Lee Batzel, MDDr. Eugene Michael Langan IIi, MDDr. Melissa Anne Obmann, DODr. Rebecca Michelle Jordan, DO
Vascular SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
4.3 
48 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Wilkes Barre , PAScranton , PAScranton , PAWilkes Barre , PA
Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Georgetown University Medical School Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edward Lee Batzel

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • National Vision Administrators
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Edward Lee Batzel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edward Lee Batzel has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated in 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Edward Batzel accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Edward Batzel affiliated with?
Dr. Edward Batzel is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Edward Batzel's office located?
Dr. Edward Batzel's office is located at 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18764.

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