Summary

Dr. Yassir Nawaz specializes in cardiovascular disease with advanced training in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical College and completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in 2012, followed by a fellowship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2016. With two decades of experience in cardiology, Dr. Nawaz holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Nawaz practices at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with hospital privileges at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. His clinical expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that specifically affect women. Dr. Nawaz performs diagnostic heart tests like electrocardiograms and orders blood work to evaluate cardiac health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 20 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. 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

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Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
20 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Scranton , PAScranton , PAGouldsboro , PAHonesdale , PA
Med School: King Edward Medical College Med School: University of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Yassir Nawaz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center2016

Residency

Abington Memorial Hospital2012

Medical School

King Edward Medical CollegeGraduated in 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Yassir Nawaz speak?
Dr. Yassir Nawaz speaks English.
Is Dr. Yassir Nawaz accepting new patients?
Dr. Yassir Nawaz is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Yassir Nawaz's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. Yassir Nawaz's office located?
Dr. Yassir Nawaz's office is located at 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA, 18510.
Does Dr. Yassir Nawaz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Yassir Nawaz accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Yassir Nawaz affiliated with?
Dr. Yassir Nawaz is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

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