Dr. James J. Roche M.D.
Surgeon
225 Penn Ave Scranton PA, 18503About
Dr. James Roche is a general surgeon practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Roche 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. Roche 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Pain
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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