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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.
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 locationsThe Wright Center For Community Health Hawley
103 Spruce StHawley, PA 18428 Tel: (570) 576-8081
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
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal 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 , PA | Elizabethtown , PA | Scranton , PA | Scranton , 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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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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