Geisinger Primary Care Avis relocating to Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital beginning May 30

JERSEY SHORE, PA – Geisinger Primary Care Avis will be moving services for patients and the community to Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital on Tuesday, May 30. The office will be on the second floor of the hospital at 1020 Thompson St. in Jersey Shore.

A Geisinger release said expanded nearby parking will make it easy to reach the primary care office via the Thompson Street entrance of the hospital.

The Jersey Shore location offers:
• An expanded care team • RN case management

• Diagnostic testing

• Specialty services such as general surgery, women’s health, cardiology, gastroenterology and urology

“Our mission is to make better health easier for our patients,” said Tammy Anderer, chief administrative officer for Geisinger’s north-central region. “We’re pleased to offer many services in Lycoming and Clinton counties at our Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital location. Our patients’ health will benefit from an array of services all in one place. You can come to Jersey Shore to find the quality care you expect.”

The release said combining services into one location will improve convenience for patients and the community. Providers will see patients at the Avis clinic until Friday, May 26.

Primary care hours at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital will be:
• 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday
• 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday
• Closed Saturday – Sunday

Patients who have an upcoming scheduled appointment with Nigelle Pinto, MD, Kelly Eyer, CRNP, or the nursing team in Avis will still have their appointment on the same date and time, but in Jersey Shore instead of Avis. To change an appointment, schedule a new one or ask a question, message the team through MyChart or call 800- 230-4565.