4.3
15 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Hale is a pulmonology specialist who earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 47 years of experience in medicine, he completed his residency training at both Geisinger Medical Center and Mercy Suburban General Hospital in Norriton, PA, followed by a fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in 1988. Dr. Hale holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.
Dr. Hale practices at Mount Nittany Medical Center and sees patients at Geisinger Specialty Care in Coal Township, PA. His clinical expertise focuses on treating sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. He performs pulmonary function testing to assess lung health and offers diagnostic services such as extremity X-rays and COVID-19 testing. Patients have rated Dr. Hale an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Hale practices at Mount Nittany Medical Center and sees patients at Geisinger Specialty Care in Coal Township, PA. His clinical expertise focuses on treating sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. He performs pulmonary function testing to assess lung health and offers diagnostic services such as extremity X-rays and COVID-19 testing. Patients have rated Dr. Hale an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 47 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Geisinger Medical Center
- 8 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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
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| Richard C. Hale, DO | Dr. Teresa M Varghese | Dr. John William Peters, MD | Dr. Joseph Arthur Cable |
| Pulmonology | Internal Medicine | Pulmonology | Sleep Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 47 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 48 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 | |
| Coal Township , PA | Wilkes Barre , PA | Scranton , PA | State College , PA |
| Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard C. Hale
Medical Specialties
Richard C. Hale has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Richard C. Hale has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
Richard C. Hale holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in 1988.
Residency
Completed their residency at Geisinger Medical Center in 1984 and Mercy Suburban General Hospital - Norriton, PA in 1980.
Medical School
Graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979.
NPI Number
Richard C. Hale's NPI number is 1104823798.
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- Richard Hale is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center.
- What languages does Richard Hale speak?
- Richard Hale speaks English.
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