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Brain & Spine Tumors

The management of brain tumors of various types continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technical and scientific advances.  Being diagnosed with a brain tumor can be frightening, but often the treatment is much less complicated or risky than patients might suspect.  In fact, in many cases, no treatment at all is necessary.  In many others, surgery can be avoided all together.  And in yet others where surgery is necessary, scientific advances allow for minimally invasive and very safe surgery to be performed.
 

The comprehensive neuro-oncology group at Penn State functions as a team to provide each patient with direction as to the best overall management of his or her problem, whether medical, surgical, radiation, or a combination of therapies.  Specialists from neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuropsychology, endocrinology, and neuroradiology jointly review tumor cases in a multidisciplinary conference and function as the neuro-oncology unit for the Penn State Cancer Institute.
 

Using advanced surgical and radiation delivery technology in combination with a progressive, multidisciplinary team approach, the neuro-oncology team at Penn State is able to deliver patient care that is second to none.  Being diagnosed with a brain tumor may be a big deal, but getting the right care doesn't have to be.

To make an appointment, please call (717) 531-4191 or  Toll-Free 1-800-292-3332 option 7 then option 2.

 

To make an appointment for Penn State Neurosurgery at Wyoming Valley, please call (570) 706-2620.

Penn State Hershey, East Campus
30 Hope Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

 Penn State Neurosurgery at Wyoming Valley
545 N. River Street
Suite 240
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18702

Phone: (570) 706-2620
Fax: (570) 706-2627

Hospital Admissions and Billing

While you are a patient at Penn State Hershey, we want to do everything possible to make your surgery and stay convenient and comfortable. If you are scheduled for admission to our hospital, you may want to review the following list of questions about our admissions and billing procedures before you arrive.

How am I admitted to the hospital?

Patients are pre-admitted by their surgical coordinator at the outpatient clinic. The coordinator is responsible for obtaining your financial information and scheduling your admission time to Penn State Hershey. He or she can also answer any questions you have about insurance. Additionally, your physician may request some tests to be done before you are admitted. The surgical coordinator or your doctor’s office will arrange for an appointment to have the tests completed on an outpatient basis.

Where do I go the day of my surgery?

On the day you are scheduled for admission, you will check-in at the Admissions Office, located near the hospital’s main lobby. Patients should make plans for someone to drive them to Penn State Hershey. Parents must accompany patients who are younger than 18 years old. Once you have checked in, a patient services representative will show you to your room where you will be introduced to your nurse and given an admissions information packet. If you were admitted through the Emergency Department, you will be assigned a bed by the operating room. A patient services representative will contact you once you have been assigned your room.

What do I need to bring with me to the Admissions Office?

Be prepared to provide your identification, insurance card and any necessary deductible or insurance copayment. If you are admitting a child, you will need to provide the hospital with written consent to provide your child with medical care. Guardians must bring legal proof of guardianship.

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