Geisinger expands cancer services with opening of new Lewisburg facility
State-of-the-art center builds on a strong foundation of care in Union County
As the population ages and cancer diagnoses continue to rise, the need for comprehensive cancer care is growing. Over the next five years, the number of patients requiring chemotherapy treatments in the region is expected to rise by nearly 8%, making expanded access to these services crucial. The new Geisinger Cancer Center Lewisburg is designed to meet that growing demand by increasing treatment capacity, enhancing access to specialized services and keeping advanced cancer care local.
“This new facility is an investment in our patients, our families and the health of our community,” said Alex Zimmerman, chief administrative officer of Geisinger’s central region. “As demand for cancer care continues to grow, we’re committed to making sure everyone can find the services they need without having to travel. By expanding cancer services in Lewisburg, we're helping more patients get comprehensive, high-quality care and support in a welcoming environment near the people and places they love.”
The 20,000-square-foot cancer center will expand care options and clinical space while building on services already available in Lewisburg. The cancer center will feature 12 exam rooms, 15 infusion stations, external beam radiation and treatment planning. Its outpatient clinic will offer medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology and Geisinger’s first palliative care clinic in Union County.
“Cancer care is continually evolving, and our responsibility is to evolve with it,” said Rajiv Panikkar, M.D., chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute. “This new center strengthens our ability to provide leading-edge, comprehensive care in a setting designed around the patient. By expanding services in Lewisburg, we're giving more patients access to the expertise, treatments and support they need throughout every stage of their cancer journey, all under one roof.”
The opening of the facility reinforces Geisinger’s promise to offer the best-quality care to everyone it serves and allows for the seamless transition of care when a patient needs more advanced services at nearby Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
“When Abigail Geisinger envisioned a hospital that would serve her community, her request was ‘Make my hospital right; make it the best,’” said Terry Gilliland, M.D., president and CEO of Geisinger. “The expansion of services with the new Geisinger Cancer Center Lewisburg reflects that enduring promise. By growing our services and capacity, we're strengthening access to comprehensive cancer care in the region and helping more patients receive the high-quality treatment and support they need, closer to home.”
Geisinger Cancer Center Lewisburg is at 4531 West Branch Highway in East Buffalo Township.
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 rural and urban communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $9 billion in annual revenues across more than 130 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with 509,000+ enrollees in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 600 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,600 clinical research studies. With 28,000 employees, including 1,900 employed physicians and 5,400 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $18 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 connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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