Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. Yassir Nawaz's practice, where he treats aortic valve stenosis, chronic kidney disease, and coronary artery disease, and performs cardiac catheterization and coronary angiogram procedures. He has practiced cardiology and interventional cardiology for 20 years and is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

Dr. Nawaz is board-certified in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in 2012 and his fellowship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2016, following medical school at King Edward Medical College. He sees patients in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 20 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Yassir Nawaz has 2 locations

Geisinger Community Medical Center

1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 18510
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

1000 E Mountain DrWilkes Barre, PA 18711
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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20 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Scranton , PAScranton , PAScranton , PAKingston , PA
Med School: King Edward Medical College Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Yassir Nawaz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Yassir Nawaz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Yassir Nawaz has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Yassir Nawaz 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

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2016.

Residency

Completed their residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from King Edward Medical College in 2006.

NPI Number

Yassir Nawaz's NPI number is 1912139627.

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