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Joan J Forgetta MD

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

575 N River St Wilkes Barre PA, 18764
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Dr. Joan Forgetta is a radiologist practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Forgetta specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1983

University of Maryland School of Medicine 1985

Universidad AutÛnoma de Tamaulipas Facultad de Medicina de Tampico 1983

Board Certification

Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Melanoma
  • Throat Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Bone Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Oral Cancer
  • Aerolase® Technologies
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Joan J Forgetta MD's Practice location

Practice At 575 N River St

575 N River St -
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
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New patients: 570-829-8111, 570-696-3283
Fax: 570-696-3268

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