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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fitzgerald, Trauma Surgeon in Williamsport, PA?
Dr. Karima Fitzgerald, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Williamsport, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fitzgerald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fitzgerald’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fitzgerald’s office at (417) 781-4404.
What languages does Dr. Fitzgerald speak?
Dr. Fitzgerald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fitzgerald treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Fitzgerald diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fitzgerald. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Fitzgerald perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Karima Fitzgerald may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office.
Does Dr. Fitzgerald accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzgerald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 781-4404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitzgerald accept in Williamsport, PA?
Dr. Fitzgerald in Williamsport, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Fitzgerald's office located?
Dr. Karima Fitzgerald's Primary Practice
700 High St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(417) 781-4404
What is Dr. Fitzgerald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitzgerald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003048802.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzgerald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fitzgerald
What is Dr. Karima Fitzgerald's specialty?
Dr. Fitzgerald is a Trauma Surgeon near Williamsport, PA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Fitzgerald to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karima Fitzgerald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fitzgerald is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Karima Fitzgerald accepting new patients in Williamsport, PA?
Yes, Dr. Karima Fitzgerald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karima Fitzgerald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (417) 781-4404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karima Fitzgerald?
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (417) 781-4404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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