Summary

Dr. Kristina Thornburg is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with extensive training in osteopathic medicine. She earned her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Geisinger Medical Center in 2014. With 17 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Thornburg brings comprehensive expertise to patient care. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Thornburg practices at Geisinger St. Luke's General Surgery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital privileges at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East Norwegian Street. Her surgical expertise includes treating ventral hernias and breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases. She performs various diagnostic procedures such as mammograms and specialized breast imaging studies. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Geisinger Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Geisinger St. Luke’s General Surgery - Pottsville

2650 Woodglen Road Suite 300Pottsville, PA 17901
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
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17 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, German Speaks Korean, English
Pottsville , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kristina M Thornburg

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kristina M Thornburg has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center2014
Geisinger Medical Center2010

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2009

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Dr. Kristina Thornburg speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Kristina Thornburg affiliated with?
Dr. Kristina Thornburg is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East Norwegian Street.
Where is Dr. Kristina Thornburg's office located?
Dr. Kristina Thornburg's office is located at 2650 Woodglen Road Suite 300, Pottsville, PA, 17901.

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