Dr. Richard C. Hale, DO | Coal Township, PA | Pulmonology

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Dr. Hale is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include general pulmonary medicine, COPD and sleep medicine. Dr. Hale earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and completed his fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the same institute. He certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Osteopathic Association in pulmonary disease.

accepting new patients
4.3

15 Ratings
47 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Geisinger Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Took time to listen to my concerns and discussed additional options for treatment.

February 19th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Hale was very professional

January 21st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Great experience

December 3rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr was very informative and helpful

October 15th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I saw him when he was with Mt. Nittany Physicians Group. He was very prompt. He explained everything and answered my questions. I didn't feel like he was rushing me out the door. Very kind and sincere. I was sorry to see him move on.

December 20th, 2018

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Not a dr I would ever recommend. Enough said.

May 25th, 2015

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Seems like an excellent knowledegable young physician so far. Just started as new patient with him recently.

January 8th, 2015

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Dr. Hale is from the old school where your patients come first! He will make sure he understands your problem / condition. He is a great doctor and a friend.

April 10th, 2012

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Geisinger Specialty Care Shamokin

4203 Hospital RdCoal Township, PA 17866

Tel: (570) 648-4010

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Richard C. Hale, DO	Dr. John William Peters, MD	Dr. Andrew Paul Matragrano, MD	Josephine Moyo
Pulmonology	Pulmonology	Pulmonology	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.3 (15 Ratings)	4.3 (16 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks French, Spanish, English
Coal Township , PA	Scranton , PA	Danville , PA	Danville , PA
Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University	Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Pulmonology

Angiographic Visualization
Asthma
Chest Infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
Tuberculosis (TB)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Geisinger Medical Center1988

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center1984

Mercy Suburban General Hospital - Norriton, PA1980

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1979

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