Orthopaedic Consultants Join CommonwealthHealth Physician Network

4/17/2019

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 17, 2019) – Orthopaedic Consultants, Luzerne County’s longest-standing and most established orthopaedic practice, has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network, the area’s largest physician network. Board certified orthopaedic surgeons William Charlton, M.D., Johnny Hernandez, M.D., James Mattucci, M.D., and Michael Raklewicz, M.D., officially became Commonwealth Health physicians on April 1, 2019.

The office will remain at 390 Pierce Street Kingston, specializing in orthopaedic surgery (knee, hip and shoulder joint replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine and fracture care), as well as non-operative care of orthopaedic patients (arthritis, autoimmune disorders and osteoporosis). On-site radiology services are also offered at the same convenient location.

“We are excited to join Commonwealth Health one of the state’s largest healthcare providers,” said Michael Raklewicz, M.D. “Our patients can expect the same high level of care, in the same location, as well as enhanced care that leverages all of Commonwealth Health’s considerable resources.”

The practice continues to welcome new patients and appointments can be scheduled by calling (570) 288-3535. Most major insurance plans accepted including GHP.