Name: Dr. Kelly A. Zbanic

Specialty: General Surgery

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, General Surgery. Board certification is not listed in the provided profile.

Affiliation(s): ACMH Hospital, Armstrong Center for Medicine & Health

Locations: Kittanning, Pennsylvania

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not clearly confirmed in the provided profile. Online appointment booking is listed as available.

NPI Number: 1275703209

About the Doctor

Dr. Kelly A. Zbanic (Arblaster) is a general surgeon based in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. She is affiliated with ACMH Hospital and Armstrong Center for Medicine & Health. Dr. Zbanic received her medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Her clinical expertise includes colonoscopy, colon removal, and upper GI endoscopy. As a general surgeon, she focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating conditions that may require surgical care, especially problems involving the abdominal organs, stomach, colon, and digestive system. Online appointment booking is listed as available, though patients should contact the practice directly to confirm current availability and new patient acceptance.

Key Highlights:

• General surgeon with 21+ years of experience
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Affiliated with ACMH Hospital
• Affiliated with Armstrong Center for Medicine & Health
• Experienced in colonoscopy
• Experienced in upper GI endoscopy
• Expertise includes colon removal
• Practices in Kittanning, Pennsylvania
• Speaks English
• Accepts Medicare and Medicaid, along with other listed insurance plans

Education & Training

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Not listed in the provided profile

Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile

Licensure: Pennsylvania State Medical License, active through 2026 Florida State Medical License, active through 2018

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Zbanic provides surgical care for conditions that may affect the abdomen, stomach, colon, digestive tract, and related tissues. Her listed areas of expertise include colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, and colon removal. As a general surgeon, she may also evaluate patients for common surgical concerns and determine whether surgical or non-surgical treatment is appropriate.

Common conditions and concerns may include:

• Colon problems
• Colon polyps
• Digestive tract concerns
• Upper gastrointestinal symptoms
• Abdominal pain requiring surgical evaluation
• Stomach-related conditions
• Bowel-related concerns
• Conditions requiring colonoscopy evaluation
• Conditions requiring upper GI endoscopy
• Conditions that may require colon removal
• General abdominal surgical conditions
• Tissue damage or disease requiring surgical treatment

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Zbanic performs and evaluates patients for general surgery procedures. Her profile specifically lists colonoscopy, colon removal, and upper GI endoscopy as areas of expertise. These procedures may help diagnose, monitor, or treat digestive and abdominal conditions.

Procedures and treatments may include:

• Colonoscopy
• Upper GI endoscopy
• Colon removal surgery
• General surgery consultations
• Abdominal surgical evaluation
• Digestive system evaluation
• Surgical treatment planning
• Preoperative assessment
• Postoperative follow-up care
• Referrals for additional testing or specialty care when needed

Services Offered

Dr. Zbanic offers general surgery services for patients who need evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, or procedures related to abdominal and digestive system concerns. Her services may include both diagnostic procedures, such as colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy, and surgical care for conditions involving the colon or other abdominal organs. She also helps patients understand their surgical options, prepare for procedures, and follow recovery instructions after treatment.

Services may include:

• General surgery consultations
• Colonoscopy screening and evaluation
• Upper GI endoscopy services
• Colon surgery evaluation
• Surgical care for abdominal conditions
• Digestive health procedure planning
• Pre-surgical counseling
• Post-surgical follow-up
• Review of symptoms and diagnostic findings
• Coordination with hospitals or outpatient surgical centers
• Patient education about surgical risks, recovery, and treatment options
• Referral coordination when specialized care is needed

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Zbanic accepts several major insurance plans. Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current insurance participation, plan details, and referral requirements before scheduling.

Accepted insurance plans listed include:

• Aetna
• AmeriHealth Caritas
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• CMS Medicare
• Elevance
• Highmark
• PA State Medicaid
• Regence Health Plans
• Medicare
• Medicaid

Practice Locations

location Practice Name: Glade Run Medical Associates

Address: 500 Medical Arts Bldg, Suite 540 Kittanning, PA 16201

Phone:
(724) 543-4942

Location: Not listed in the provided profile.

Hospital Affiliations

• ACMH Hospital, Kittanning, PA
• Armstrong Center for Medicine & Health, Kittanning, PA