LVHN–Pittston, Thomas Meade, MD, Recognized by Citizens’ Voice

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)–Pittston offers exceptional care that patients in the Pittston community have come to expect and trust. That high level of care is being recognized by the readers of The Citizens’ Voice newspaper in Wilkes-Barre.

LVHN–Pittston Rehabilitation Services and one of its physicians, Thomas Meade, MD, are being honored with 2022 Readers’ Voice Awards.

For a sixth year, Meade won Best Surgeon, while LVHN–Pittston is being recognized for Best Physical Therapy.

Meade, a Pittston native, is a nationally-recognized orthopedic surgeon who holds several quality awards and accreditations. He has been recognized by the prestigious Medical Fitness Association for his lifetime contributions to the field of medical fitness and honored with the Sir John Charnley Award for orthopedic achievement. 

“It’s an honor to know that our patients would take the time to acknowledge our care. This is very humbling,” says Meade. “Winning this award is a team effort. No outcome would be possible without an enormous professional staff that maintains the highest professional standards.” 

Meade specializes in:

• Robotic knee replacement
• Outpatient knee replacement
• Knee arthroscopy
• Opioid-free knee surgery
• ACL reconstruction
• Sports injury treatment

LVHN–Pittston, which is part of the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, offers patients comprehensive, convenient and high-quality care that’s close to home.

“I am honored that the Rehabilitation Services team at Pittston was recognized by the community with this award,” says Dawn Daye, Director of Operations, Rehabilitation Services. “They are an awesome team that is highly engaged with their patients and produces exceptional results.  They really take the time to listen so they can provide customized treatments to help guide the patient through their recovery.”

Rehabilitation Services offered by LVHN–Pittston:

• Physical therapy
• Orthopedic rehabilitation

Award-winners were honored at a celebration event at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 12.