LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Reading, PA

Biography: Anthony R. Tascone, M.D., FACS,specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery at ChristianaCare. Dr. Tascone earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and holds a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. He completed his general surgery residency at Christiana Care and a fellowship in bariatric/minimally invasive surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Tascone specializes in bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and revisional bariatric surgery. His practice also includes foregut surgery, with a focus on the treatment of achalasia, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), and hiatal and diaphragmatic hernias. Dr. Tascone practices general surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Tascone is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and has completed advanced training in robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of hte American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.

Biography: Bradley J. Mudge, D.O., FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon. He specializes in general and minimally invasive surgery, as well as breast surgery and wound care. Dr. Mudge graduated from Penn State University, earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in surgery at the Mercy Catholic Medical Center. After completing his residency, Dr. Mudge worked for many years at Evangelical Hospital in central Pennsylvania. Dr. Mudge was hired on staff at ChristianaCare as a member of the Emergency General Surgery and General Surgery Services teams. He is an active member and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Mudge's interests are to continue to provide strong, patient-centered care while serving as a mentor for medical students and surgical residents.