Summary

Dr. James Cortese specializes in internal medicine with eight years of experience treating patients with complex medical needs. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine, where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. Dr. Cortese focuses particularly on substance use disorders, providing compassionate treatment for individuals struggling with addiction.

Dr. Cortese practices at locations in Hawley and Scranton, Pennsylvania, and maintains affiliations with Geisinger Community Medical Center, Regional Hospital of Scranton, and Moses Taylor Hospital. He treats patients with substance use disorders, including those dealing with heroin addiction and teen substance abuse. His practice includes comprehensive drug screening services and coordinates physical therapy as part of patient treatment plans.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 8 years of experience
  • St Georges University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Christopher Cortese has 2 locations

The Wright Center For Community Health Hawley

103 Spruce StHawley, PA 18428
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. James Christopher Cortese

501 S Washington AveScranton, PA 18505

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Dr. James Christopher CorteseDr. Michael Knolle, DODr. Roop S Parlapalli, MDDr. Sanjay Kumar Saxena, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
8 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Hawley , PAElizabethtown , PAScranton , PAScranton , PA
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: SRI VENKATESHWARAA MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: BJ MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Christopher Cortese

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Christopher Cortese has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

8 Years Experience

Dr. James Christopher Cortese holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2018.

NPI Number

Dr. Cortese's NPI number is 1831759349.

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Dr. James Cortese is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center, Regional Hospital Of Scranton, and Moses Taylor Hospital.

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