Dr. Edward Lee Batzel, MD

Dr. Edward Batzel is a vascular surgeon with nearly five decades of medical experience, bringing extensive expertise to complex circulatory system conditions. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. With 48 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Batzel has developed deep knowledge in both general surgery and specialized vascular procedures. He is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Batzel practices at Geisinger Community Medical Center and provides care at locations in Wilkes Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania. His clinical focus includes treating carotid artery disease, addressing abnormal blood flow sounds called bruits, and managing choking emergencies. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow, carotid artery ultrasound to evaluate neck vessel health, and …ankle-brachial index testing to detect circulation problems in the legs. Patients rate Dr. Batzel 3.7 out of 5 stars on average for his care.