
Douglas Jon VanderBrook, MD
Joint Replacement SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult (18-65)
- Adults over 65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Douglas Jon VanderBrook
Douglas VanderBrook, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating adults for painful hips and knees primarily caused by degenerative conditions like arthritis. He performs hip and knee reconstructive surgery as well as a less-invasive anterior hip replacement surgery. Dr. VanderBrook also provides treatments for joint infections and fractures.
Dr. VanderBrook’s advanced training focused on reconstructive surgery for complex joint replacements. He has a clinical interest in non-narcotic pain management techniques following surgery, as well as in rapid recovery treatments, including surgery that has you headed home the same day.
What he enjoys most about his job? “Seeing how happy people are when they can return to activities they love,” says Dr. VanderBrook. “I love hearing about trips and events they can enjoy after their joint replacement surgery.” He adds that he’s proud when he sees multiple members of a family coming into his office. “This reinforces to us that we have earned the trust of our patients,” he says.
Originally from the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, Dr. VanderBrook lives with his family in northeast PA. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son outdoors, hunting, getting out on the water and exploring local restaurants, breweries and wineries.
Locations
- Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
- 1175 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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- phone: 800-275-6401
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Albany Medical Center, 2018
- Doctor of Medicine: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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
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- 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
247 ratings, 36 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 3/1/2026
My whole procedure and operation were wonderful. Didn't know Dr. Vanderbrook at first but if I need another operation I'll ask for him. Top notch A1 operation.....Thank you nurses and Dr. Venderbrook for a wonderful experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
I know my decision to see the Doctor was the right choice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
Excellent Care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
I have great respect for Dr VanderBrook. He's so intelligent and personable and he has a good personality and sense of humor.I rely on him for my care. He's like the perfect doctor for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
The best of three orthopedic surgeons I have seen.Told me I shouldn't have surgery for 3 months after a steroid hip injections due to risk of infected prosthesis.None of the others bothered to inform me of this important fact
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Doctor had a model of a knee and took me through the operation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr was excellent! Explains everything shows empathy and support!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Vanderbrook is a great doctor!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
A very positive experience. I left the appointment satisfied with the plan for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. VanderBrook, went into a deep discussion about my left knee arthritis and baker's cyst behind the knee. It's so good to have a doctor that wants to take the time to explain to his patient what they want to know. I will be seeing him in three months and I look forward to all my appointments with him. He is excellent at my knee injections.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr VanderBrook is always so caring, that is rare in the medical profession these days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr Vanderbrook and his team! They do a fantastic job!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I have already recommended Dr. Vanderbrook
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
I have recommended the provider to several people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
I have recommended two of my friends to Doctor Vanderbrook and both are extremely pleased with their experiences.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr Vanderbrook is awesome very knowledgeable, explains everything answers all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
I have used Dr. Vanderbrook in the past and traveled to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
I've already recommended this doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Took the time to answere all of our qyestions in great detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Vanderbrook is a wonderful surgeon. I had two TKR and I am completely satisfied. I can now walk without the constant knee pain I had prior to surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr.Vanderbrook is always professional, attentive, concise, and patient. His friendly manner alleviates any stress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
The resident explained everything to me very well, and then it was reiterated by the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Great team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. I felt comfortable with him. He answered every question I had. I like him and I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I really, really like Dr. Vanderbrook! He is easy to talk with and easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
I have been very pleased by the exceptional care from Dr Vanderbrook and staff. From first visit to pre surgery, surgery and after care. I would recommend him to anyone. The courteous care and expertise Knowledge was first rate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
I feel the provider answered all my questions thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Vander Brook was very helpful and encouraging to me with less than 2 weeks after my surgery. He says I am doing good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Never disappointed following an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr. Vanderbrook was amazing. I would and have recommended him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I can't say enough great things about Dr. Vanderbrook. He was the only provider whom diagnosed me with hip displasia and a disparity in leg length.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Doc is really good at explaining the process . He takes his time with me , good listener and very positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Dr had confidence in my surgery plan. That made me feel more at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
I've recommended him to several people and will continue to do so