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Samuel Lesko, MD, Family Medicine, Scranton, PA

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Family Medicine Scranton, PA

Medical Director, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Epidemiology, The Commonwealth Medical College

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  • Office

    334 Jefferson Ave
    Scranton, PA 18510
    Phone+1 570-941-7984

Education & Training

  • Yale University School of Medicine
    Yale University School of MedicineMPH, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, 1984
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Family Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1977
  • Drexel University
    Drexel UniversityB.S., Mechanical Engineering, With Highest Honors, 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2016
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1985 - 2013

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Cum Laude Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, 1977
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Jefferson Medical College, 1976
  • Lange Medical Publications Prize Lange Medical Publications, 1974

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Serum vitamin D levels among patients in a clinical oncology practice compared to a primary care practice in the same community: a case control study.  
    Churilla, T.M.; Lesko, S.L.; Brereton, H.D.; Klem, M; Donnelly, P.E.; Peters, C.A, BMJ Open, 1/1/2011
  • Diet index-based and empirically derived dietary patterns are associated with colorectal cancer risk.  
    Miller PE, Lazarus P, Lesko SM, Muscat JE, Harper G, Cross AJ, Sinha R, Ryczak K, Escobar G, Mauger DT, Hartman TJ, J Nutr, 7/1/2010
  • The Northern Appalachia Cancer Network: Changing Cancer Research, Changing People's Lives.  
    Lengerich EJ, Kluhsman BC, Bencivenga MM, Lesko SM, Garcia-Dominic O, Aumiller BB, Anderson A, J Higher Ed Outreach and Engagement, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Stage at diagnosis of colorectal cancer in northeast Pennsylvania in relation to characteristics of their primary care physicians.
    Lesko S. Ryczak K. Alpert H, Appalachia Community Cancer Network, Charleston, WV, 6/1/2009
  • Changing incidence of thyroid cancer in Northeast Pennsylvania.
    Lesko S, Morris G, Peters C, Prokup I, Brereton H, (Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Scranton, PA 18510), American Journal of Epidemiology, 1/1/2009
  • Detection of prevalent skin cancers among the uninsured by primary care internal medicine residents.
    Thomas L. Bansal P. Kasim K. Balavinayagam I. Hopkins T. Digwood G. Pradhan R. Lesko S, Pennsylvania Medical Society annual meeting, Hershey, PA, 10/1/2008
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Lectures

  • TCCAP: a targeted awareness program to address colorectal cancer disparities in northeast Pennsylvania 
    New Orleans - 4/1/2007
  • Prevalence of cigarette smoking in Northeast Pennsylvania in 2002. 
    Washington, DC - 11/1/2004
  • The safety of ibuprofen suspension in children. 
    Sydney, Australia - 6/1/2003
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Other

  • Can practiced-based experience define the safety of pediatric ibuprofen? (Invited paper) 
    Mitchell AA, Lesko S, California Pediatrician
    1/1/1992

Press Mentions

  • Letters to the Editor
    Letters to the EditorNovember 26th, 2019

Grant Support

  • Enhancement Of Northeastern Pennsylvania Regional Cancer RegistryNational Center For Chronic Disease Prev And Health Promo2010
  • Cancer Surveillance In Northeast PennsylvaniaNational Center For Chronic Disease Prev And Health Promo2008
  • Physician Characteristics And Colorectal Cancer StageNational Cancer Institute2005–2006
  • Prostate Cancer In Relation To VasectomyNational Cancer Institute1992–1995