Summary

Dr. Michelle Catena is a board-certified family medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups with particular expertise in caring for older adults. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and has been practicing medicine for 24 years. Dr. Catena is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Catena practices at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She focuses on managing complex conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. Her treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy services, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy techniques to help patients maintain their health and mobility. Patients consistently rate Dr. Catena highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center

1111 E End BlvdWilkes Barre, PA 18711

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Wilkes Barre , PAOrlando , FLMission , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michelle Lynn Catena

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michelle Lynn Catena has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michelle Lynn Catena has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Michelle Catena speaks English and Spanish.

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