Hassan Paknezhad, MD

Dr. Hassan Paknezhad specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing 27 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Tehran University Medical School and completed his residency at Ghazvin University of Medical Sciences in 2003. Dr. Paknezhad further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Drexel University College of Medicine in 2019. He is fluent in both English and Farsi.

Dr. Paknezhad practices at multiple Geisinger locations throughout Pennsylvania, including facilities in Wilkes Barre and Scranton. His clinical focus includes treating voice problems, acid reflux, and GERD. He performs specialized procedures such as fiberoptic pharyngoscopy and flexible laryngoscopy to diagnose throat and voice conditions. Dr. Paknezhad also conducts endoscopic sinus surgery to address sinus-related issues. Patients rate him 4.3 out of 5 stars on average.