Geisinger to grow specialty care in Lewisburg with construction of new cancer center

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Geisinger is strengthening its commitment to the Lewisburg area with a series of investments over the coming years, starting with the construction of a new, $32 million state-of-the-art cancer center near Bucknell University. The facility will expand services, bring new providers and offer greater access to care for the Lewisburg community and surrounding region.  

“There’s a clear benefit to receiving care close to home — especially specialized treatment like cancer services,” said Megan Brosious, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Geisinger. “We’ve continued to invest in facilities and programs so our neighbors throughout the central Susquehanna Valley can receive care where it’s most convenient for them.”
Site preparations have already begun on a property along Route 15 in East Buffalo Township for a two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility that will be home to the cancer center with space for future growth of services. The new cancer center will occupy the first floor of the building, replacing Geisinger’s current space at 75 Medical Park Drive in Kelly Township.

The need for a broader spectrum of cancer care services continues to grow as the population ages and people are diagnosed with cancer earlier in life. The new facility will expand upon offerings at the current location and increase some services and spaces. When the cancer center opens in 2026, it will feature 12 exam rooms, 15 infusion stations, external beam radiation and treatment planning. An outpatient clinic will include medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology and Geisinger’s first palliative care clinic in Union County. 

The cancer center’s location allows for the seamless transition of care when a patient needs more advanced services at nearby Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. 

“Growing our presence in Union County is another step toward making sure our patients never have to leave the region for outstanding cancer care,” said Rajiv Panikkar, M.D., chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute. “Our cancer program features top-tier providers who work with comprehensive multidisciplinary care teams to establish treatment plans, while also providing our patients with the latest technologies and clinical trials.” 

This is just Geisinger’s latest investment to improve access to specialized care throughout the region, including specialty clinics and the announced expansion of Geisinger Medical Center. Geisinger continues to explore opportunities for other investments throughout the region, including Union County.

To learn more about cancer care in Union County, visit geisinger.org/cancerinstitute. 

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 central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.