Summary

Dr. Erchinger is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general and colorectal surgeon. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, advancing enhanced recovery after surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and benign and malignant anorectal disease. Dr. Erchinger obtained his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed his residency at Keesler Medical Center and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas, Houston. Dr. Erchinger is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and German.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, German
  • U. of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, TX
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Andrew Erchinger has 2 locations

Geisinger Medical Office Building Wyoming Valley

950 E Mountain BlvdWilkes Barre, PA 18711
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Hazleton

1525 N Church StHazleton, PA 18202
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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Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Andrew Erchinger

  • AARP
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthNow
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Andrew Erchinger has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Andrew Erchinger has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

U. of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, TX2001

Residency

Keesler Medical Center1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Thomas Erchinger speak?
Dr. Thomas Erchinger speaks English and German.
Where is Dr. Thomas Erchinger's office located?
Dr. Thomas Erchinger's office is located at 950 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18711.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Erchinger affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas Erchinger is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

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