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Dr. William Charlton, MD

Dr. William Charlton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. William Charlton, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Kingston, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Charlton has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (60 reviews)

Practice

390 Pierce St Kingston, PA 18704
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(570) 288-3535

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Charlton specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Charlton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Charlton

3.1

60 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
45%
45%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
42%
42%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara Tigue – Jan 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Unhappy patient – Aug 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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May 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Elaine Britt – May 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bob Y – Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Kay Jones – Apr 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Roslyn – Mar 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Deb C – Mar 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Diane Wilson – Mar 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John P. in Plymouth, PA – Dec 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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gary turner in mocanaqua, PA – Jun 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 06, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Charlton, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Kingston, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Charlton has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Thomas...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Joseph J Szustak DO PC390 Pierce St Kingston, PA 18704
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Practice

Allied Services Tunkhannock Rehab Center6011 6 Tunkhannock, PA 18657
2
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings1000 Meade St Ste 106 Dunmore, PA 18512
3
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital575 N River St Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Regional Hospital of Scranton

    746 Jefferson Ave
    Scranton, PA 18510

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St
    Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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