GEISINGER-COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER-TRAUMA DEPARTMENT

Care Services

• 24/7 access to specialty surgical care including neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, anesthesiology, general surgery, plastic surgery, and heart surgery
• Community education on safety and injury prevention
• Critical care in dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Emergency room care for critical illnesses and injuries
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy
• Hybrid operating room services combining imaging and surgery
• Pediatric trauma care
• Rehabilitation services following traumatic injury
• Surgical treatment for trauma patients
• Trauma care for severe and life-threatening injuries
• Trauma life support and stabilization prior to transfer
• Trauma prevention and injury-prevention programs

Provider Review Consensus: What Patients Are Really Saying

How do you separate the signal from the noise? A single rave review or one unhappy comment rarely tells the whole story. That's why we've done the heavy lifting. The Provider Review Consensus synthesizes feedback from numerous patients to reveal the true patterns and what you can consistently expect. We highlight the provider's most praised qualities and any recurring concerns, giving you a clear, big-picture view to help you choose with confidence.

At Geisinger-Community Medical Center's Trauma Department, patients consistently praise the exceptional care provided by a dedicated and compassionate team. From the moment you step through the doors, you'll experience a warm, professional atmosphere where every staff member—from doctors and nurses to assistants—works seamlessly together to ensure you receive top-notch treatment. Reviewers highlight quick response times, personalized attention, and a deep commitment to patient well-being, noting that despite busy wait times, the quality of care never falters. Whether you're facing an emergency or need trauma care, this department stands out for its kindness, professionalism, and readiness to support patients through their medical journey. Experience care that feels like family and trust that you’re in safe hands at Geisinger-Community Medical Center’s Trauma Department.

Practitioners at this location

Name	Taxonomy (Specialization)
Fitzgerald Junior Casimir, MD	Surgery 208600000X - Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
MR. Anthony Dominick Tolerico, PA-C	Physician Assistant 363A00000X - Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Monty Littlejohn, MD	Surgery 208600000X - Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Nina Neuhaus, M.D.	Surgery 208600000X - Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
DR. Joseph Patrick Bannon, M.D.	Surgery 208600000X - Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
DR. Brian Mcdonald Hall, M.D.	Surgery (Surgical Critical Care) 2086S0102X - Surgery (Surgical Critical Care) A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Ryan Horsley, D.O.	Surgery 208600000X - Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
DR. David Joshua Deisher, D.O.	Surgery (Trauma Surgery) 2086S0127X - Surgery (Trauma Surgery) Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Skyler Ann Wilcha, PA-C	Physician Assistant 363A00000X - Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Brian Leigh Frank, M.D.	Surgery (Trauma Surgery) 2086S0127X - Surgery (Trauma Surgery) Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
MR. John Vanloon Grimes, PA-C	Physician Assistant 363A00000X - Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
DR. Richard Aaron Lopez, D.O.	Surgery 208600000X - Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
DR. Nii-daako Darko, D.O.	Surgery (Trauma Surgery) 2086S0127X - Surgery (Trauma Surgery) Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.

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