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Dr. Craig Person, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Craig Person, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Craig Person, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Dr. Craig Person, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Craig Person, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 69
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Craig Person, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA.
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About Dr. Craig Person, MD

Dr. Person graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. Craig Person, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Person currently practices at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center and is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Person has experience treating conditions like De Quervain's Disease, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Person's office accepts new patients. Dr. Person is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. Craig Person, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Specialty Center
    675 Baltimore Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
  2. 2 Geisinger Community Medical Center - General Surgery
    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  3. 3 Geisinger ConvenientCare Scranton
    3 W Olive St, Scranton, PA 18508

Experience and Background Check

De Quervain's Disease
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Wound Repair
Dupuytrens Contracture
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Carpal Tunnel Release
Steroid Injection
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Excision of Ganglion
Osteoarthritis
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
De Quervain's Release
Wrist Fracture
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Skin Grafts
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Wrist Replacement
Hand Tendon Repair
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Skin Cancer
Bedsores
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Benign Tumor
Birthmark
Black Eye
Bone Disorders
Breast Ptosis
Broken Nose
Brow Ptosis
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Congenital Anomalies of Breast
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Fracture
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Gynecomastia
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Lip Cancer
Localized Fat Deposits
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Pseudoarthrosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Second-Degree Burns
Sjögren's Syndrome
Third-Degree Burns
Wrist Osteophyte
Abdominoplasty
Arm Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Buttock Lift
Calf Implant
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
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Facial Reconstruction
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Finger Amputation
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Nipple Reconstruction
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Skin and Tissue Reduction
Skin Excision for Hidradenitis
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion

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Oct 16, 2025
Dr.Pearson came to our room and asked all the necessary questions and looked at his X-Rays. He knew what was needed and order it to be done right away. He explained the possibilities and probabilities. Very grateful for his expertise and that of his team. They were really friendly.
— Oct 16, 2025
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
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    Cigna
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
    KeyCare PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative
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    Curative PPO
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Meet Dr. Craig Person, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Craig Person, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Wilkes Barre, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1983. He specializes in Orthopedic Hand Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Stony Brook University Hospital SUNY Health Sciences Center
    1984
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Person, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Person's profile.

Dr. Person frequently treats the following conditions: De Quervain's Disease, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Person, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Craig Person, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Person has over 43 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Craig Person, MD Practices

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA

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