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  • Mon:7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tue:7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wed:7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thu:7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Fri:7:00am - 5:00pm

David J. Kolessar, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon - General

Highlights

  • Board Certified

Biography

David Kolessar is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgery and subspecializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He is chief of Adult Reconstruction for th… Read more ›

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There is no other than Dr. Kolessar. He is kind, understanding and did the best job on both my knees!…

Anonymous

Summary

Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
University of ScrantonDoctorateOther1983
Temple University, School of MedicineDoctorateOther1987

InstitutionFocusYear
Internship - Albert Einstein Medical CenterOther1988
Residency - Albert Einstein Medical CenterOther1993
Fellowship - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MNOther1994

CertificationCert. BodyYear
Orthopaedic SurgeryOrthopaedic SurgeryNot Specified

Practice & Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
       Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania - 18711

Specialties

Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Reviews

Average Rating: 4.6
Number of Reviews: 10
Most Recent Review: 06/13/2026
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Average Wait Time 21 to 30 minutes

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Verified Patient

There is no other than Dr. Koles...

There is no other than Dr. Kolessar. He is kind, understanding and did the best job on both my knees!

Anonymous 06/13/2026
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Doctor is very friendly & helpfu...

Doctor is very friendly & helpful.

Anonymous 05/22/2026
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He was very thorough & spent a l...

He was very thorough & spent a lot of time discussing and observing my issues and discussing the treatment options.

Anonymous 03/25/2026
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I have been recommending Dr. Kol...

I have been recommending Dr. Kolessar. I have complete confidence in him and his entire practice. Thank you.

Anonymous 01/18/2026
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A great Doctor

He is a great surgeon and Doctor. He cares about your understanding of procedures. He works with you before, during and after surgery. He has a very helpful staff. He tells the truth and doesn't sugar coat anything. He does not push you into having surgery but waits for you to say you are ready for it. That meant the world to me since I had been to a different doctor who just wanted to operate and didn't care if I was ready for that step or not. Needless to say, I never saw him again.

Mary A. B. 12/14/2018
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Dr. Kolessar is the very best an...

Dr. Kolessar is the very best and I highly would recommend him to everyone. Friendly compassionate and very thorough

Anonymous 05/30/2026
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Care provider on this call was D...

Care provider on this call was DR. Kolessar. I have the utmost respect and confidence in him and his staff. I travelled from VA because of this confidence in his total professionalism.

Anonymous 04/01/2026
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I wish all doctors explained all...

I wish all doctors explained all aspects of the treatment and recovery as Dr. Kolessar has done for me. His team at the office and the surgery go above and beyond caring for the patient. I have recommended him to other people.

Anonymous 03/13/2026
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Dr. Kolessar is a proficient pro...

Dr. Kolessar is a proficient profession medical doctor. Explains your condition in a simplified manner and shows concern for you which should be a doctor's main concern.

Anonymous 10/16/2025
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Terrible experience

Worst doctor I have ever encountered. No sense of obligation or responsibilities towards his patients. Lacks any patient rapport, and most importantly, he is not skilled in his specialty. If you value your knees, avoid this doc at all costs. Reconstructed (poorly) my ACL in 2003. Insisted on an allograft (I was 16 years old, healthy, and active in 4 sports) and would not perform autograft (much stronger and always recommended for young athletes--read studies). Being young and inexperienced, I tr...Original review on DoctorsDig.com

Anonymous 08/29/2012

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Chirag Chaudhary, MD   -   Orthopaedic Surgeon, Surgeon
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