Dr. Charles M. Stivala DO
Surgeon
1800 Mulberry St Scranton PA, 18510Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Charles Stivala is a general surgeon practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Stivala specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Stivala provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS- 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- DO Member American Osteopathic Association
Fellowships
- Maimonides Medical Center , Cardiothoracic Surgery 2003
- SUNY Downstate at Brooklyn, School of Medicine , Cardio-Thoracic Fellowship 2003
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