Iara Rita De Albuquerque Lacerda, MD

Dr. Iara Rita De Albuquerque Lacerda specializes in orthopedic surgery, bringing advanced training from prestigious medical institutions. She completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2020, followed by fellowship training at the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 2017 and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in 2023. Her fellowship at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh demonstrates specialized training in pediatric orthopedic care. Dr. De Albuquerque Lacerda is fluent in both English and Portuguese.

Dr. De Albuquerque Lacerda practices at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine, and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, all serving the Danville and surrounding communities. She also provides care in Elysburg and Coal Township. Her dual fellowship training reflects expertise in both general orthopedic surgery and pediatric orthopedic conditions. Patients benefit from her comprehensive …surgical training and ability to communicate in Portuguese, making her accessible to diverse patient populations in central Pennsylvania.