Geisinger welcomes provider to 65 Forward Health Center
Dr. Powell earned his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine after completing graduate studies in immunology and virology at Temple University and East Stroudsburg University and undergraduate studies in biology at Temple University. He completed residencies in anesthesiology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston and in internal medicine at Inspira Medical Center.
Dr. Powell started with Geisinger in 2019 as a family medicine physician at Geisinger Mountain Top until recently joining the 65 Forward Team. Before joining Geisinger, Dr. Powell served as an internal medicine physician and vice president of medical staff as the medical director of diabetic education and physical/rehabilitation services at CHI Health Mercy Corning in Corning, Iowa.
“Joining a unique program like 65 Forward is exciting and allows me to work closer with patients to understand their health care needs,” said Dr. Powell. “Having more time with patients and addressing any gaps in their care all in one place is helping to make health care easier.”
Dr. Powell is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Powell or to tour Geisinger 65 Forward Scranton, call 866-455-8244. To learn more about Geisinger 65 Forward, visit geisinger.org/ForwardNewsScranton.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
