
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult (18-65)
- Adults over 65
Languages
- Romanian
- Russian
- French
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Ion Prohnitchi
Ion Prohnitchi, MD, is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor who specializes in treating complex sinus and nasal conditions. He cares for people with chronic sinus infections, nasal polyps and problems related to the sense of smell. Dr. Prohnitchi also treats sinus headaches, nasal obstructions and sinus issues caused by allergies or inflammation. He performs minimally invasive sinus surgeries and advanced procedures to improve breathing and quality of life, including image-guided sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.
Dr. Prohnitchi’s clinical expertise includes rhinology and sinus surgery. He completed advanced training in rhinology, which focuses on diseases of the nose and sinuses. His goal is to help patients breathe easier, reduce facial pain and pressure and manage chronic symptoms that don’t respond to medication.
Originally from Moldova, Dr. Prohnitchi has strong communication skills and the ability to connect with patients from all backgrounds. He works well in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and is skilled at managing complex situations with calm and clarity. When helping a patient navigate a diagnosis, he listens and explains treatment options in clear, simple terms.
Dr. Prohnitchi has published research on nasal disorders and sinus surgery techniques and is active in medical education. He is a member of the American Rhinologic Society and continues to stay current with the latest treatments and technologies in his field.
Outside of work, Dr. Prohnitchi enjoys research, reading, CrossFit, boxing, and photography. He is fluent in English, Romanian and French, and is learning Spanish to better connect with more of his patients.
Locations
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - ENT
- 950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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- phone: 800-275-6401
- Geisinger Scranton - ENT
- 3 West Olive Street, Suite 212, Scranton, PA 18508
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- phone: 800-275-6401
- Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
- 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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- phone: 800-275-6401
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Washington, 2024
- Doctor of Medicine: State Medical & Pharmaceutical University "N. Test, 2013
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
160 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 3/11/2026
Excellent Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Prohnitchi as my doctor for the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr. Pronitchi is a very kind and compassionate person. He listens to all of your concerns and answers everything thoroughly. He makes you feel very comfortable and doesn't rush thru the appointment. I feel he takes great care of me and my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr was very thorough, explained everything in detail and was very caring and pleasant. I didn't feel rushed. Would highly recommend him to others
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr prohnitchi went beyond what I have experienced with most other Drs. He takes the time to show and explain condition and procedures. He has a great personality. Easy to talk to. I felt very confident in his care that I was in safe hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
I already sang Dr Pro itch kid's praises. Liked his concerns for my problem and the exam he gave with good explanation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Very good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. Prohnitchi is a caring, knowledgeable, professional, and exceptional provider. He takes his time to examine the patient and thoroughly explain the medical situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr was terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Prohnitchi is wonderful, takes his time and explains everything. I have total confidence in him and he's very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr Prohnitchi is very nice and very detailed on my surgery and my healing decisions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
He is very knowledgeable...very informative.....very compassionate...takes his time with your visit...explains things fully & listens to what you have to say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I highly recommend Dr. Ion Prohnitchi and his staff. Dr Prohnitchi is extremely knowledgeable, skilled, patient, kind, professional, and top tier as a surgeon. He makes sure that he explains everything on a level that al patient can understand. In other words, Dr. Prohnitchi is an outstanding practioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
He told me more in 20 minutes than the previous ENTs I've seen in 15 years. He even showed me where my issue is. Where the other ENTs did not.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Listened, discussed, and gave me options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Outstanding doctor. He sets the bar high!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
I was very impressed by the doctor. He was very kind, gentle and understood my anxiety about the exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
He was extremely patient, explained procedures, plan of action, and follow-up. He truly helped me after nobody else could for six months. A lot of unnecessary suffering. Dr. Prohnitchi is truly gifted!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Doctor/Provider was professional, took time explaining my situation and used catscan to show issues and why I I am having sinus problems. Provided me with information and ways to lessen my problems. I was very pleased and satisfied with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
I was very impressed with Dr. Prohnitchi. He was very professional and took the time to explain my symptoms and possible treatment options. I commend him for taking the time and being as thorough as possible with his examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Very thorough with my son
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
ABSOLUTELY AMAZED AT THE DOCTORS KINDNESS, LISTENING AND OVERALL.......A WONDERFUL DOCTOR AND EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
He is so knowledgeable and kind. Amazing doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Very professional and explained things clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
The doctor was wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
The doctor took the time to listen to me and explained everything perfectly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Doctor informed me all the way while showing me test results. Had solutions that are helping me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
[....] is top-notch im my book!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Both [....] and [....] are excellent providers. They both took time and thoroughly explained the condition and what the Is the best treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Out of many ENT doctors I've seen over the years, this one is the best.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Makes sure everything is understood and all patient concerns are addressed and resolved
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Seems to be a very knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Provider recommended surgery. 2 1/2 weeks later I still have not been contacted to schedule the surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Out of many ENT specialists I have been to over the years this one is the best. Geisinger would do well to keep this one as long as possible. I think this one is destand for bigger and better things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Prohnitchi is very very good, he takes time to explain everything.