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  • Sun:8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Mon:7:00am - 8:00pm
  • Tue:7:00am - 8:00pm
  • Wed:7:00am - 8:00pm
  • Thu:7:00am - 8:00pm
  • Fri:7:00am - 8:00pm
  • Sat:8:00am - 6:00pm

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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Dr K did a thorough examination and took time to explain problem, shows he is concerned for pts worry. He is the best…

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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: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 14
Most Recent Review: 08/01/2026
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Dr K did a thorough examination ...

Dr K did a thorough examination and took time to explain problem, shows he is concerned for pts worry. He is the best

Anonymous 08/01/2026
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He is the best of any physicians...

He is the best of any physicians I have had. I do not hesitate to go to him.

Anonymous 07/02/2026
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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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Dr Kolessar is top echelon A fan...

Dr Kolessar is top echelon A fantastic surgeon and a really good manHe care and takes the time to explain everything to me I trust him to the upmost.You should be proud to have him in your organization

Anonymous 07/02/2026
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I felt very at ease with Dr Kole...

I felt very at ease with Dr Kolessar and was very content at his explanation as to what's going to happen.

Anonymous 06/30/2026
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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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