Barbara Plucknett, M.D. Celebrates Milestone at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton

7/26/2019

SCRANTON (July, 2019) – Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton congratulates Barbara Plucknett, M.D. on her 1,000th robotic–assisted surgical case. A celebration was held on July 15th to mark the momentous occasion and to honor Dr. Plucknett’s dedication to her patients and women’s health.

Dr. Barbara Plucknett practices Gynecology with Commonwealth Health Physician Network, 743 Jefferson Ave., Suite 203, Scranton and is an active medical staff member of Regional Hospital of Scranton. She specializes in urogynecology using non-surgical and surgical techniques to correct complex structural bladder and pelvic floor issues women may experience.

Dr. Plucknett is skilled in minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, incorporating this advanced technology into her surgical practice since 2009. Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery enables a surgeon to perform intricate and delicate procedures through very small incisions with precise movement. The surgical patient may benefit by quicker recovery, shorter hospital stay with less bleeding, less risk of infection or scarring and a faster return to normal daily activities.

Call (570) 344-9997 for an appointment with Barbara Plucknett, M.D. Most major insurances are accepted, including Geisinger Health Plan.