INTERNAL MEDICINE

LISA CERAOLO, MD
Board Certified Internal Medicine

LOCATION and HOURS:
One Hospital Drive, Memorial Hospital, South Entrance, Towanda
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

PHONE NUMBER:
570-268-2535 - Towanda

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS USUALLY AVAILABLE

Dr. Lisa Ceraolo, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, has joined the medical staff of Community Health Associates LLC and the medical staff of Memorial Hospital in Towanda.

Dr. Ceraolo earned her medical degree from the University of Guadalajara in Mexico and New York Medical College in Vallhala, New York. She completed her internal medicine residency program at Lehigh Valley Hospital through Penn State University.

• Critical Care Nurse for eleven years
  
• Available for patients eighteen years of age and up
• Providing care for patients with chronic diseases suchas COPD, diabetes, emphysema, high blood pressure
• Special interest in women's health concerns
• Dr. Ceraolo enjoys educating her patients to assist them in taking control of their own health and wellness.

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FAMILY MEDICINE

TIMOTHY DENNEN, MD
Board Certified Family Medicine

LOCATIONS and HOURS:
Route 220 North, Shopping Plaza, Dushore

HOURS:
Monday though Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

PHONE NUMBER:
570-928-2800

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS USUALLY AVAILABLE

Dr. Timothy Dennen, board certified Family Medicine Physician, has joined the medical staff of Memorial Hospital's Community Health Associates LLC and the medical staff of Memorial Hospital in Towanda.

Dr. Dennen earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his family practice residency program in Williamsport, PA. He was named family practice resident of the year by the Lycoming County Medical Society in 1987.

In 2006, Dr. Dennen was named Fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Dr. Dennen's medical practice is located at 11026, Route 220 North, Suite 2, in the shopping plaza, Dushore, PA. He will begin seeing patients on October 19, 2009. Please call 928-2800 for an appointment.

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PODIATRIST

TIMOTHY KUMP, DPM
Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery

LOCATIONS and HOURS:
One Hospital Drive, Memorial Hospital, Towanda
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Wednesday 8:00 am - Noon

103 West Main Street, Rt. 6, Troy
Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am - Noon

PHONE NUMBER:
570-268-4713 - Towanda
570-297-2118 - Troy

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS USUALLY AVAILABLE

Dr. Timothy Kump, DPM, Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon, with more than 20 years experience, has joined the medical staff of Memorial Hospital's Community Health Associates LLC and the medical staff of Memorial Hospital in Towanda.

Dr. Kump earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical residency at the Trinity Regional Hospital, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Kump also holds a law degree from the Duquesne University, School of Law, Pittsburgh.

Prior to joining Community Health Associates LLC, Dr. Kump was the sole practitioner and owner of Bradford Foot and Ankle Specialties located in Troy and Towanda.

Dr. Kump provides podiatric surgical and medical treatment of the lower leg, ankle, and foot including trauma, reconstructive surgery, pediatrics, wound care, and diabetic and routine foot care.

Dr. Kump is now accepting new patients. His medical offices are conveniently located at Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Towanda and at 103 West Main Street, Rt. 6, Troy.

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ENT - Ear, Nose and Throat Physician and Surgeon

GEETA KRISHNAN, MD
Board Certified Ear, Nose and Throat Physician and Surgeon

LOCATION
One Hospital Drive, Memorial Hospital, Towanda

PHONE NUMBER:
570-268-2535 - Towanda

Dr. Geeta Krishnan, an accomplished board-certified Otolaryngologist, Ear, Nose and Throat Physician and Surgeon, with more than 26 years of experience, has joined the medical staff of Memorial Hospital's Community Health Associates LLC and the medical staff of Memorial Hospital in Towanda.

Dr. Krishnan earned her MD degree and completed an Otolaryngology residency at T.N.M College in Bombay, India. She completed her surgical residency at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She completed an Otolaryngolgy residency at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Dr. Krishnan has been Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since 1980. Dr. Krishnan enjoyed a solo private practice for many years in Danville. In 2006, she moved her solo practice to Sunbury. In February 2009, she joined Memorial Hospital's Community Health Associates. Dr. Krishnan's medical practice is located at Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Towanda.

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FAMILY MEDICINE and OBSTETRICS

LARRY LINNELL, MD
Board Certified Family Medicine

LOCATIONS and HOURS:
One Hospital Drive, Memorial Hospital, Towanda
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

121 Main Street, Wyalusing
Tuesday 7:30 am - 7:00 pm; Thursday and Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

PHONE NUMBERS:
570-268-2535 - Towanda
570-746-4722 - Wyalusing

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS USUALLY AVAILABLE

Dr. Larry Linnell is an accomplished board-certified family practice and surgical obstetrics physician with more than 24 years of experience. In July 2008 he joined Community Health Associates LLC. He is an active member of Memorial Hospital's medical staff with privileges to admit patients to the hospital.

Dr. Linnell earned his MD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and completed residency at the Allegheny Family Physicians residency program in Altoona, Pa. He offered National Health Service Corps/Private Practice Options solo practice for nine years in rural Maine and then joined a multi-specialty group in Towanda, PA for six years. In 1999 Dr. Linnell joined the faculty of the Eastern New Mexico Family Practice Residency Program. His special interests are in obstetrics, surgical obstetrics, prenatal ultrasound and colposcopy.

Dr. Linnell has been Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians since 1984. He holds certifications in areas such as:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Dr. Linnell is pleased to return to Towanda, having been a past member of Memorial Hospital's medical staff. Most recently, prior to joining Community Health Associates LLC, Dr. Linnell enjoyed his solo family practice including obstetrics and surgical obstetrics in Artesia, New Mexico.

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GENERAL SURGEON

ALFREDO J. LLINAS, MD, FACS
Board Certified Surgeon

LOCATIONS and HOURS:
One Hospital Drive, Memorial Hospital, Towanda
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

103 West Main Street, Rt. 6, Troy
Tuesdays as scheduled

HOURS:
Monday though Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

PHONE NUMBERS:
570-268-4713 - Towanda
570-297-2118 - Troy

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS USUALLY AVAILABLE

Dr. Alfredo Llinas is accomplished board-certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of experience. In May 2008 he joined Community Health Associates LLC. He is an active member of Memorial Hospital's medical staff with privileges to admit patients to the hospital.

Dr. Llinas holds a Fellowship in the AmericanCollege of Surgeons and is a Diplomate of the AmericanBoard of Surgery. Surgery is provided at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.

Dr. Llinas completed his surgical residency at Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, PA. He has been certified by the American Board of Surgery since 1984. Dr. Llinas is pleased to return to Towanda, having been a past member of Memorial Hospital's medical staff. Most recently, Dr. Llinas enjoyed a successful surgical practice and served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, PA.

"I am very impressed with Memorial Hospital and our commitment to providing quality healthcare. I look forward to working with an outstanding, dedicated and professional team," said Dr. Llinas.

Some common surgeries provided by Dr. Llinas include:

• Carpal Tunnel Surgery
• Thyroid Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsies
• Bowel Surgery
• Hemorrhoid / Rectal Surgery
• Vasectomies
• Gall Bladder Surgery
• Hernia Surgery
• Suspicious Skin Lesions
• Surgical Cyst Removal
• Plus many more surgical services

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PEDIATRICIAN

JAI P. NAIDU, MD
Board Certified Pediatrician

LOCATION and HOURS:
37 Pratt Avenue, Memorial Hospital Campus, Towanda
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 11:30 am

PHONE NUMBER:
570-268-2594

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS USUALLY AVAILABLE

Dr. Jai P. Naidu is an accomplished board-certified pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience providing care to children. In March 2008 he joined Community Health Associates LLC. He is an active member of Memorial Hospital's medical staff with privileges to admit patients to the hospital.

Dr. Naidu completed pediatric medical residencies at St. Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, in New Jersey. Prior to coming to Towanda, Dr. Naidu enjoyed a long career of practicing pediatric medicine in the Williamsport area and was most recently a member of the Geisinger Medical Group in Montoursville, PA.

"I am very impressed with Memorial Hospital and their commitment to providing quality healthcare for children. The on-campus Pediatric Therapy Clinic provides specialized physical, occupational, and speech therapies especially for children. I look forward to working with this dedicated and professional team," said Dr. Naidu.

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