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Rheumatology in Wilkes Barre, PA - ProviderMatch - Geisinger

Rheumatology • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, PA) is a nonprofit hospital system offering comprehensive healthcare with a focus on patient-centered care. Located at 1000 E Mountain Dr, it serves the Wilkes-Barre area and operates within Geisinger’s broader network. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit hospital and health care provider - Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania - Phone: 570-808-7300 - Focus: Comprehensive medical services, including specialty care - Workforce: ~119 employees - Notable leadership: Regional Director Quality & Patient Safety, Residency Program Director in Emergency Medicine User query context: You’re seeking rheumatology services in Wilkes-Barre, specifically through Geisinger Wilkes-Barre. This page confirms Geisinger’s Wilkes-Barre presence and general healthcare services but does not provide rheumatology-specific details. For rheumatology: - Contact Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center at the listed number to inquire about rheumatology clinics, appointment availability, and whether there are in-network rheumatologists. - Consider visiting the Geisinger “Find a Location” page or the Geisinger Rheumatology department page for specific providers, specialties, and scheduling.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

675 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Phone

800-275-6401

Email

geisingercareers@geisinger.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://providers.geisinger.org/specialty/Rheumatology/near/Wilkes%20Barre%2C%20PA?page=1

Telehealth

Video Visits Available

Services Offered

Rheumatology

Team

David Michael Pugliese — DO
Jonida K Cote — DO
Emily Keeler — DO
Ritu Khurana — MD

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Geisinger ProviderMatch (Dr. David Michael Pugliese): 4.9 out of 5 stars (260 ratings) (51 reviews)
Geisinger ProviderMatch (Dr. Jonida K. Cote): 4.8 out of 5 stars (146 ratings) (33 reviews)

Patients praise

High clinical expertise and knowledge
Compassionate, caring, and professional bedside manner
Thorough and attentive to patient concerns, including family history and follow-ups
Clear explanation of conditions and treatment plans

Common complaints

Desire for better communication of lab results via digital patient portals like MyChart
General concern among patients regarding physician turnover at Geisinger
Occasional waiting periods for initial appointments

"Dr. Cote listens intently. She provides explanations I understand. I feel at ease with her. She is a pleasant, very caring and knowledgeable physician."

— Geisinger ProviderMatch patient review

"He listened to my concerns. He answered my questions in detail and included me in the formation of my treatment plan. This was a breath of fresh air."

— Geisinger ProviderMatch patient review

"I would have appreciated an explanation of my results in MyChart."

— Geisinger ProviderMatch patient review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].