
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Rachel S Kish
Dr. Kish is a board-certified podiatrist also specializing in wound care. Her clinical interests include fractures, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, tendinitis, sprains and strains. She also specializes in traumatic and non-healing ulcerations.
Dr. Kish attended Des Moines University, where she earned her doctor of podiatric medicine degree. She completed her residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center.
Professional Memberships
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Locations
- Geisinger Lewistown Hospital - Podiatry
- 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
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- phone: 800-230-4565
- Geisinger Healthplex State College - Podiatry
- 132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
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- phone: 800-230-4565
- Geisinger Lewistown Hospital - Wound Care
- 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
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- phone: 800-230-4565
Expertise
Education
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine: Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center, 2011
Board Certifications
- Podiatric Orthopedics: American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Insurance
- Aetna - ActiveCare 1-HD
- Aetna - ActiveCare 2
- Aetna - ActiveCare Select
- AETNA - Aetna (all commercial plans including HMO)
- Aetna - Aetna Affordable Health Choices limited benefits insurance plan (SRC only)
- Aetna - Aetna Basic HMO (available in CA only)
- Aetna - Aetna Better Health Chip
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option (Open Access)
- Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO (available in CA only)
- Aetna - Aetna Select
- Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators (PPO)
- Aetna - Behavioral Health Program
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)
- Aetna - Elect Choice EPO (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Employee Assistance Program
- Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
- Aetna - HMO
- Aetna - LM HealthWorks Plan
- Aetna - Managed Choice (Open Access)
- Aetna - Managed Choice (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Managed Choice POS
- Aetna - Medicare Advantage
- Aetna - Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (Open Access HMO)
- Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO)
- Aetna - National Advantage Program
- Aetna - Open Access (HMO)
- Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice POS (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Open Choice PPO
- Aetna - Open Choice PPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna - Peak Preference HNOnly (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Peak Preference HNOption (Open Access) on the Altius Network
- Aetna - Premier Care Network
- Aetna - QPOS
- Aetna - Savings Plus of California
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa)
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Metro, NY
- Aetna - Savings Plus of New Jersey
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Ohio
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Southeast Pennsylvania
- Aetna - Savings Plus of Tennessee
- Aetna - Select (Open Access)
- Aetna - Student Health Plans
- Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity
- Aetna - TRS-Care Networks
- Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna
- Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna
- Aetna - Voluntary Plans
- Aetna Better Health - PA: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Aetna Better Health - PA: Medicaid
- American Republic Insurance Company - First Health
- American Republic Insurance Company - PHCS PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas Medicare Advantage
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania - AmeriHealth Caritas PA Community Health Choices
- Beacon Health Options - Behavioral Health Network
- Beech Street - Complementary
- Beech Street - Consumer Card
- Beech Street - Limited Benefit Plan
- Beech Street - Primary
- Beech Street - Supplemental
- BeechStreet - BeechStreet PPO (via InterGroup Services)
- Berkshire Health Partners - Berkshire Health Partners
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employee Program - Basic Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employee Program - Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - Basic
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - Standard
- Capital Blue Cross - Blue Journey
- Capital Blue Cross - HMO - Behavioral Health
- Capital Blue Cross - HMO (Capital BlueCross and Federal Marketplace Plans)
- Capital Blue Cross - PPO Choice 1
- Capital Blue Cross - PPO Choice 2
- Capital Blue Cross - SeniorBlue PPO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Blue Card Participating Products
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Capital Blue Cross Traditional
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - CHIP
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Comprehensive
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Federal Employee Program
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - POS
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - PPO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Security (Medicare Supplement)
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - SeniorBlue HMO
- Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Co. - Special Care
- Christian HealthCare Ministries - Christian HealthCare Ministries
- Cigna - Choice Fund Open Access Plus
- Cigna - Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna - Cigna Health Savings
- Cigna - CIGNA HealthCare of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
- Cigna - CIGNA Managed Care Network of Central Pennsylvania
- Cigna - CIGNA Managed Care Network of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
- Cigna - EPO
- Cigna - Health Alliance Plan
- Cigna - Health Savings
- Cigna - Health Savings (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - HMO Open Access
- Cigna - Network Open Access
- Cigna - Open Access (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - Open Access Plan
- Cigna - Open Access Plus
- Cigna - Open Access Value (all deductible levels)
- Cigna - Open Access Value Plan
- Cigna - POS Open Access
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA - HMO
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA - PPO
- CIGNA of Pennsylvania - CIGNA Sarbridge Choices
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Cigna Healthspring Medicaid - MMAI
- Cigna-HealthSpring - HMN
- Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Illinois Integrated Care Program (Medicaid)
- Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare Advantage
- Cigna-HealthSpring - PPO
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization - Behavioral Health
- Coventry Health Care - CoventryOne National
- Coventry Health Care - CoventryOne POS
- Coventry Health Care - First Health
- Delta Dental of Pennsylvania - PPO
- Delta Dental of Pennsylvania - Premier
- DentaQuest LLC - CHIP - Geisinger HealthPlan Product
- Devon Health Services - All Other Health Plans
- Employee Services Incorporated - EAP - Professional Services for clients of Employee Services Inc.
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) - First Health Network PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Aon Benefit Experience
- Geisinger Health Plan - AtlantiCare
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger All-Access QHDHP HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Choices HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Choices PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Employee Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All-Access QHDHP HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Choices HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Choices PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Premier HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Funding Alternative Premier PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Health Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Marketplace Select HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Premier PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan - Geisinger Student Health Plan
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Extra
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Family (Medical Assistance/Medicaid)
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Kids (CHIP)
- Geisinger Health Plan - GHP Solutions
- Geisinger Health Plan - Gold Classic Advantage (HMO)
- Geisinger Health Plan - Gold Heritage (HMO)
- Geisinger Health Plan - Holy Spirit
- Geisinger Health Plan - PEBTF Custom HMO, REHP Custom HMO
- Geisinger Health Plan - UFCW 1776 H and W Fund - Wise Foods
- Geisinger Health Plan - Wood-Mode, Inc. Employee Plan
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All Access HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access Extra POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger All-Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Extra PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All- Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All- Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Funding Alternative All-Access Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace All-Access Value
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace Extra HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Marketplace Premier HMO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger QHDHP PPO
- Geisinger Healthplan - Geisinger Small Group ACA QHDHP POS
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic 360 Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Preferred Enhanced Rx (PPO)
- Geisinger Healthplan - Gold Secure Rx (HMO DSNP)
- Health Net - National PPO - First Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Advance Blue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - AffordaBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance Blue PPO a Community Blue Flex Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO a Community Blue Flex Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Balance PPO a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - BCBS EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - BCBS PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - CHIP
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - ClassicBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex - PA Mountains Healthcare Region
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex EPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex Penn Highlands Region
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Flex PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Community Blue Premier Flex
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - DirectBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPO Blue Total Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPOBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Flex PPO Total Health a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Freedom Blue Medicare Advantage
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - High Deductible PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - KeystoneBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - MedigapBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO Blue Total Health
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPOBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPOPlus
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - SelectBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - ShortTermBlue
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Total Health Blue PPO
- HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Total Health Blue PPO a Community Blue Plan
- HighMark Blue Shield - Commercial
- HighMark Blue Shield - Community Blue HMO
- HighMark Blue Shield - First Priority Health
- HighMark Blue Shield - First Priority Life Insurance Company
- HighMark Blue Shield - Freedom Blue
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Federal Employee Plan - Basic Option
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Federal Employee Plan - Standard Option
- Integrated Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health
- Integrated Health Plan Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health
- Jefferson Health Plan - CHIP
- Jefferson Health Plan - Medicaid
- LIFE Geisinger - LIFE Geisinger
- Magellan Behavioral Health - Behavioral Health Program
- Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN) - Health Net of the Northeast - HMO and POS
- Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN) - Health Net of the Northeast - PPO
- Medicaid - Fee For Service (FFS)
- Medicaid - Managed Care
- Medicaid - Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)
- Medicaid - Medicaid
- Medicaid - Medically Needy / Share of Cost
- Medicare - Medicare
- Memorial Hermann - MultiPlan
- Memorial Hermann - PHCS
- Mental Health Network (MHNet) - Behavioral Health Program
- MHNet Behavioral Health - Commercial
- Moda Health - PHCS
- Multiplan PHCS - Multiplan
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Complementary
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Preventative Services Only
- Multiplan PHCS - MultiPlan Specific Services
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Healthy Directions or Extended PPO
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Limited Benefit Plan
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Practioner Only
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Preventative Service Only
- Multiplan PHCS - PHCS Savility
- Multiplan PHCS - ValuePoint by MultiPlan
- Optum Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - Medicare
- Oscar Health Insurance - Medicare
- PA Health and Wellness - Ambetter
- PA Health and Wellness - Community Health Choices
- PA Health and Wellness - PA Community Health Choices
- POMCO - POMCO-PHCS/Multiplan
- Private Healthcare Systems - Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Tricare - TRICARE Extra - HealthNet Federal Services
- Tricare - TRICARE For Life
- Tricare - TRICARE Prime - HealthNet Federal Services
- Tricare - TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS)
- Tricare - TRICARE Select
- Tricare - TRICARE Standard - HealthNet Federal Services
- United Behavioral Health - United Behavioral Health
- United Concordia Companies - FEP
- United Concordia Companies - National Fee for Service
- United Concordia Companies - PA CHIP
- United Concordia Companies - ParNet/Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare - PacifiCare Signature POS
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare CHIP
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Commercial
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- UnitedHealthcare - UnitedHealthcare Medicaid
- UnitedHealthOne - UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- UnitedHealthOne - UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- UPMC - UPMC for You Medicare Advantage
- ValueOptions - ValueOptions
- Workers Compensation - Workers Compensation a Campus of Geisinger Medical Center
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
280 ratings, 38 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions (shown below) from our independently conducted surveys (by Press Ganey Associates) sent to patients within two weeks after their visit with their care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
She was great!! Love her personality and knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr kish is a very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
There were no negative experiences
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
I felt well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr Kish was great. Kind, thorough, empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Very pleased with the care and concern I received from Dr. Kish. It was the first time meeting her as she was filling in for my doctor and I was very impressed with her and how comfortable I was with her and the time she spent explaining what she was going to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Kish is a very professional and I would recommend her to anyone who needs foot and ankle problems . She is kind and ask if there is anything else I need before she done with my appointment and the Nurses are also very professional and I love going to my appointment there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. Kish was/is very kind. She explained everything that could/should happen during my recovery time and assured us that we can connect with her anytime using my portal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
She was genuinely concerned and made me feel confident in my treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Highly recommend Rachel Kish!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr. Kish explained everything in detail and even addressed questions I had regarding any and ALL treatments for my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Kish is top-notch. Very friendly and courteous, explains things well in terms very easy to understand. Highly recommend Dr. Kish!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Kish was great on this visit and was fantastic during my series of appointments. I am truly grateful for her and the entire team's help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Doctor Kish was very nice. She listened and ask questions and reassured me of what she will do and the outcome of procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
I've already told colleagues about my podiatrist and she's knowledgeable and solid.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
As always was made to feel at ease showing care and concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr Kish has taken care of me 3 times and I wouldn't go to any other doctor She is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr. Kish is a great Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Very kind and empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
My experience was a pleasant one!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Always goes above and beyond! Would and have recommended Dr. Kish!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Kish is very friendly and provides excellent care. She conveys a great deal of empathy for her patients!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr Kish has always been curious and responsive to my needs and proactive in prognosis...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Kish was wonderful to work with. My foot has a lot of prior Injuries to consider and she understood the complexity of my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
No need to discuss any proposed treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr. Kish continues to be a caring, knowledgeable doctor, one I highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
The best Dr and very respectful and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Comprehensive compassionate care
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
I am very happy with Dr Kish, I was not impressed with [...]- felt as though she was only concerned with my wearing support stocking & not doing much for my wound otherwise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Rachel was excellent and super helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr Kish is hands down the best provider in the Geisinger system. This is the second injury she has helped me through. I will continue to ask for her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Kish took the time needed to go over my imaging results and explain all of my options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Kish has a wonderful disposition and I appreciate the time she took to fully assess my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Rachel Kish explains everything clearly with care and compassion. Never feel rushed through an appointment.