Low Carbohydrate, Plant-Based Diet Could Prevent Glaucoma
A new study suggests a diet rich in plant-based fats and proteins and low in carbohydrates could reduce the risk for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.
Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Why Choose Us?
Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania offers a spacious, up to date ambulatory surgery center. We welcome the surgeons of Kingston Surgery Center, who merged their center with ours in March 2016. Kingston Surgery Center has a long history in our community. It was the very first outpatient surgery center in Pennsylvania, built in 1984.
United, we form a team of experienced, capable surgeons offering dentistry, ENT, general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management and podiatry. We are proud to named a Cataract Innovator, one of less than twenty centers in the United States recognized for superior patient care.
For Your Visit
Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Insurance and Billing
Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania accepts most major insurances. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage is between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and/or deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Online Bill Pay
At Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania, we strive to make our patients’ experience with us as easy and convenient as possible. With our online bill pay option, you can securely make a payment for your service online.
Meet the Doctors
Thomas Allardyce
M.D.
Michael P. Banas
M.D.
David I. Barras
M.D.
Louis C. Blaum
M.D.
Thomas S. Boland
M.D.
Thomas W. Byron
M.D.
Dean M. Clerico
M.D.
Joseph F. Daley
M.D.
Thomas W. Hanlon
M.D.
Laura B. Holena
M.D.
Eugene D. Kim
M.D.
Erik Kruger
Daniel J. Lutz
M.D.
Joseph McGraw
M.D.
Harvey J. Reiser
M.D.
Richard Roth
M.D.
Daniel J. Saporito
M.D.
Donald J. Savage
M.D.
Deep I. Shah
M.D.
Thomas G. Sharkey
M.D.
Nina Taggart
M.D.
Joseph M. Toole
M.D.
News
Eye Exams and Procedures Delayed by COVID-19 Could Result in Vision Loss
If you had to cancel your eye procedure or eye exam due to COVID-19, you should reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.
Patient Safety a Top Priority Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has had far-reaching impacts on our lives, with medical procedures and surgeries deemed “elective” postponed in order to slow the virus’s spread.