Ryan Hawley, DO

Specialty: General surgery

Location: LVPG General Surgery–Carbon, 2226 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive East, Suite 200, Lehighton

Philosophy of Care: Dr. Hawley isn’t just a skilled surgeon, he’s an excellent listener, too.

“I believe the most important component of excellent care is listening carefully to you as my patient to clarify your concerns and formulate a treatment plan with a whole-body approach,” he says.

Services offered: As a general surgeon, Dr. Hawley handles a wide range of operations and procedures including abscess incision and drainage, appendectomy, endoscopy, biopsy, colonoscopy, gallbladder removal and laceration repair. He mends hernias and performs bowel resections using the most current minimally invasive techniques and traditional approaches.

Conditions treated: Dr. Hawley offers surgical solutions to treat multiple conditions such as abscess, gallbladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hemorrhoids, hernia, intestinal obstruction and lipomas.

Why he choose medicine as a career: Dr. Hawley’s desire to help others brought him into the medical field.

“I became a physician because I wanted to combine my love for the basic sciences with my passion for helping people,” he says.

About Dr. Hawley: Dr. Hawley, his wife and three children remain active in their community between church and school programs. They also help at charity holiday meals and fundraising efforts.

He stays physically fit through hiking, mountain biking and running trails and enjoys teaching his children about nature and local wildlife by exploring the outdoors.

How to make an appointment: Call 484-884-1007 or visit LVHN.org/RJHawley today to make an appointment with Dr. Hawley.