4.5
11 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
William Fred Hess, MD, is the chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute. Dr. Hess received his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla., where he also completed his general surgery internship and orthopaedic surgery residency. He completed the Rae R. Jacobs Spine Fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center and has been a member of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Geisinger since 1990. He is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hess's clinical interests are spine trauma and pediatric and adult spine deformity, including scoliosis, kyphosis, tumors and post-traumatic deformities. These interests have led him to provide care in many third-world settings, mainly through his involvement with the Foundation for Orthopaedics and Complex Spine. He has performed …reconstructive spine surgery in Ecuador, Ghana, Barbados and Jamaica since 1994. "I am proud to provide surgical spine care to patients at Geisinger, but also around the world. To those who have been given much, much is to be expected. We are all called to return the blessings we have received to others less fortunate."
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- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Kansas University Medical Center
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
William Fred Hess has 2 locationsGeisinger Healthplex Woodbine
16 Woodbine LnDanville, PA 17821 Tel: (800) 275-6401
Mon8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Geisinger Medical Center
100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822 Tel: (570) 271-6211
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm
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| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
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| Med School: University of South Florida, College of Medicine | Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School | Med School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medi | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by William Fred Hess
Medical Specialties
William Fred Hess has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
William Fred Hess has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
William Fred Hess holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1992.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Kansas University Medical Center in 1990.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of South Florida and Affiliated Hospita in 1989 and University of South Florida and Affiliated Hospita in 1982.
Medical School
Graduated from University of South Florida, College of Medicine in 1981 and Albright College (University) in 1978.
NPI Number
William Fred Hess' NPI number is 1902865934.
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