Hospital Services
At Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital the following services are offered:
Anesthesia
Anesthesia is a medical treatment that prevents patients from feeling pain during surgery. Many anesthesiologists also train for an additional year or more in a specialty such as pain management, pediatric anesthesiology or critical care medicine. Geisinger St. Luke’s anesthesiologists are highly skilled critical care trained in providing local, regional and general anesthesia for everything from simple to complex surgical procedures.
Cardiology
Cardiology is the broad term used for a variety of heart diseases. It encompasses a wide range of conditions with many impacted by lifestyle choices. Our team of heart specialists provides you with the most comprehensive care from minimally-invasive procedures to the latest, high-tech, innovations to ensure you receive the best care possible.
Critical Care
Critical care medicine is a medical specialty that deals with seriously or critically ill patients. Together with a team of physicians, nurses and experts, Geisinger St. Luke’s critical care specialists care for patients who have, are at risk of or are recovering from conditions that may be life-threatening.
Emergency Medicine
Medical emergencies come on suddenly. Chest pain and discomfort, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, blurred or double vision – all are signs of a medical emergency. GeisingerSt. Luke’s ER is SAFE and provides immediate life-saving medical care, including award-winning stroke and heart attack care.
- Streamlined registration process
- A beautiful, newly designed unit
- A brand new, state-of-the-art 64 slice CT scanner
- An expert team of board-certified emergency physicians who provide 24 hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week care for patients.
- Easy access to Interstates 78 and 81.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the ER.
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists specialize in the evaluation and treatment of stomach, digestive and nutritional disorders.
General Surgery
Many conditions are best treated by surgery. Surgeons at Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital are skilled in minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic and traditional surgery.
Gynecology
A woman’s health care needs vary greatly throughout her lifetime. To meet these changing needs, Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital provide women access to high-quality, general gynecologic care and a full complement of gynecologic specialists.
Hematology / Oncology
Blood cancer includes cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic systems. Geisinger’s team of board-certified hematologists provide care for adults, treating the full spectrum of blood disorders, from benign blood conditions to blood cancers.
Hospitalists
Hospitalists provide general medical care to hospitalized patients. They lead the hospital medical team, coordinating care for inpatients. They may examine individuals as they're admitted, ordering x-rays, diagnostic tests and other lab work.
Laboratory
Geisinger St. Luke’s Laboratory Services are an integral part of your care team for the detection, identification, monitoring and treatment of diseases, chronic illnesses and health conditions. Your lab results and reports are automatically shared with your primary care doctor and specialists no matter where they are located.
Mammography
We use the most advanced GE imaging technologies designed for maximum patient comfort. Our staff is trained to ease your anxiety and help you control your own compression! Our 3D mammography detects small cancers and hidden masses sooner than other technology. We know some things can't wait and that's why we offer same-day breast biopsies. Bone density (DEXA) screenings are also available.
Nephrology
Nephrology focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys. Nephrologists work with you and your care team to help diagnose and treat a number of kidney-related conditions and to identify how kidney disease or dysfunction can affect other parts of your body.
Orthopedic Surgery
Geisinger St. Luke’s orthopedic surgeons and staff provide the most advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. We are committed to providing outstanding quality care with a patient-centered approach. Each of our physicians has extensive experience and specialized training to diagnose and treat a full range of orthopedic conditions including sports medicine.
Pulmonology
Geisinger St. Luke’s Pulmonary Care has the expertise, knowledge and compassion to help you overcome conditions that affect the lungs and airways. We see patients of all ages and offer the most advanced, state-of-the-art techniques and treatments to help you get back to normal.
Radiology
Radiologists use medical imaging procedures such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound to diagnose, assess and treat patients.
Urology
Geisinger St. Luke’s physicians specialize in different areas of urology, urological and robotic surgery, erectile dysfunction and incontinence.
Vascular Surgery
Vascular disease describes conditions affecting the blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels, which deliver oxygen and nutrients while removing waste from the body. The buildup of plaque, consisting of fat and cholesterol, can block blood flow and lead to life-threatening issues.
Geisinger St. Luke’s offers a comprehensive team of vascular surgeons who collaborate to provide the best treatment plans for each individual patient. They diagnose and treat various vascular conditions such as aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease, stroke, and more, ensuring specialized and thorough care.
Wound Care
The goal of St. Luke’s Wound Management Centers is to help your wounds heal as quickly and safely as possible and as a result, improve your quality of life. We bring together teams of physicians and nurses with extensive knowledge in all areas of wound management to provide you an individualized plan of care.
Our specialized services include:
- Surgical wound debridement
- Wound dressings
- Comprehensive diabetic foot care
- Application of cellular tissue products
- Advanced wound & edema-related techniques