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David J. Kolessar

David J. Kolessar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult (18-65)
  • Adults over 65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About David J. Kolessar

David Kolessar is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement surgery and subspecializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He is chief of Adult Reconstruction for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Northeast Region.

Dr. Kolessar has an in-depth understanding of the details and complexities involved in primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He offers outpatient hip and knee replacement surgery and online preoperative and postoperative exercise and therapy programs. Dr. Kolessar's clinical interests include management of knee and hip arthritis or deformity in adults, post-traumatic joint damage, and hip disorders such as dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement. His research interests include joint replacement topics. Dr. Kolessar focuses on contemporary surgical techniques using computer navigation, robotic-arm-assisted surgery and multimodal pain management protocols.

Dr. Kolessar earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his internship and residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and a fellowship in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He has academic appointments as clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Temple University School of Medicine and at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Kolessar is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. 

A native of the Wilkes-Barre area, Dr. Kolessar attended The University of Scranton for his undergraduate degree.

Institute Leadership Title

Chief of Adult Hip Reconstruction

Professional Memberships

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Charter member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
Founding member of the International Geriatric Fracture Society
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association

Locations

  1. Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthotics
  2. Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN, 1994
  • Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, 1993
  • Internship: Albert Einstein Medical Center, 1988
  • Doctor of Medicine: Temple University, School of Medicine, 1987
  • University of Scranton, 1983

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

324 ratings, 69 reviews

The 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.

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Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    I would recommend Geisinger

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Kolessar is an excellent physician/surgeon. Always listens to me and my concerns. He's caring and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr Kolessar is a wonderful doctor and I would highly recommend him to anyone that has a problem that he could help with!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr Kolessar is awesome. A wonderful doctor who explains everything and is so caring about me as a person I trust him so much. He is a great asset to your organization

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    The very best I've ever been around

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    You need to put a number higher than 5 Dr Kolessar is a 10000 plus he is caring, compassionate, professional, and just an all around unbelievable physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Wonderful and caring staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Wonderful kind and patient doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    I have been recommending Dr. Kolessar. I have complete confidence in him and his entire practice. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Great nursing staff and a great Doctor at Geisinger South.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr. David Kolessar provides excellent care. He is focused, precise, and leaves me feeling he enjoys his work. If I ever have to wait to see Dr. Kolessar, it's not a negative because I know he is providing the same attention and excelllent care to others that he gives to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    The doctor took the time to answer our questions and to make sure we understood the answers. We never felt rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Kolessar fully explained the surgery needed and answered all my questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Dr Kolessar is the absolute best. I trust him implicitly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr Kollasar is a consummate professional. I use him for both my complete R hip annthroplasy follow up and now the moderate osteoarthritis of my L knee.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is the best! After the injections last friday, my knees feel better than they have for 2 months.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    I could not have asked for a better doctor and staff just amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent have been a patient for long time with great results

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is an amazing Physician. He is a very professional and caring person. He fully explains everything and listens intently. I have full confidence in Dr. Kolessar and his surgical ability!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Highly recommended

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I was very impressed by the doctor and the time he took with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr Kolessar is an exceptional surgeon and person. I recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is a proficient profession medical doctor. Explains your condition in a simplified manner and shows concern for you which should be a doctor's main concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is the Ohio State of surgeons. "The Very Best"

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    My experience there was totally positive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Great explanations of the procedure and advice for recovery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr Kolessar's expertise is renknowned.My physical therapist confirmed that if Dr.Kolessar is THE surgeon for my hip replacement surgery, I did not need a referral to anyone out of the local area.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Kolesar is the best I trust him to be honest with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is a caring and professional doctor. He is the reason that I am choosing to have [...] performed at Geisinger. The slight delay In waiting, before being seen, Is a very small price to pay for a true caring and professional physician!!!! Dr. Kolessar takes care of EACH PATIENT in a caring manner! It is the highest quality of care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Friendly, excellent explanation of condition and treatment options, instilled trust and confidence asMy care care provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Loved Dr. Kolessar

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Love Dr Kolessar. We have recommitted him to numerous people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is phenomenal. The fact that he performed the SPAIRE technique on me was extremely appreciated. I am sure it is why I have recovered so amazingly quick. I have already recommended him to other people and will continue to do so. I believe he is utterly superb.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Excellent experience.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    I hear he is the best so I would still recommend him but for me it was the worst visit I ever had with a doctor maybe he just had a bad day

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    X-rays were taken my questions were answered and options were discussed about treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Don't want to recommend him because he is so busy hard to get to see him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr Kolessar is the best !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Couldn't be any happier with Geisinger

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Kolessar is a very caring doctor. He listens to your concerns and explains what to expect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Kolessar is number one in my book.He explains everything in detail and is very caring about my situation.He took fluid out of my knee and gave me an injection without a bit of pain.I trust he immensely and he is a real asset to your organization

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is the best docs in our area for orthopedics, in our opinion. His bedside manner is top notch, and it is obvious that he truly cares about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Great experiance

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    One of the best ortho [....]. Very caring, listens to you and explains very well what is going on. With your problem. Excellent [....]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    [....] Is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    [...] is an excellent physician and has a great bedside manner. So pleased that I am under his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    This [...] was recommended to me by several other patients who loved him! It was well worth the 3 month wait to get to see him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    He is the BEST!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very impressed with [...], it's healing very fast, no more pain, I can walk up steps foot over foot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Excellent answers and explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Excellent [...] ad great communication of my issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    [...] and Dr. Kolessar were excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Very concerned to listen to the patient and help them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    I have and will continue to tell everyone of my positive experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr Kolessar Is an excellent orthopedic surgeon. Very kind & answers all questions & gives excellent care. Have recommended him to friends.

  • No RatingReviewed on 5/29/2025

    Excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Kolessar took his time in explaining all my options in the treatment of my condition and pain

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Have recommend several times.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Excellent Doctor, true professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Dr. Kolessar is the only doctor that I would trust totally and that's the reason he did one total knee replacement and will be doing the other.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr Kolessar and his resident are wonderful. I would recommend him to anyone. He's a great dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Dr Kolessar is excellent. Not only an excellent surgeon. But his communication is over the top. I cannot say enough positive comments about my experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    I felt listened to and well informed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Dr Kolessar is a true professional.He explained everything in detail and came up with an excellent plan.I trust him very much and just want to say he is an asset to your organization.He is very impressive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Dr. Kolessar explained everything that was going on with my knee replacement and answered all my questions. And I had a lot of questions!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    I would recommend Dr. Kolessar to anyone. He put me and my husband completely at ease.