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Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: knee pain, sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, trigger point injection, and more.

100 Community Drive Suite 210
Tobyhanna, PA 18466

(570) 421-7020

Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Tobyhanna, PA specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network and MOUNTAIN VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS, P.C..

Office Locations

Address:

100 Community Drive Suite 210
Tobyhanna, PA 18466

Address:

100 Wheatfield Drive Suite 2
Milford, PA 18337

Address:

120 Burrus Boulevard Suite 120
Brodheadsville, PA 18322

Address:

600 Plaza Court Suite C
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Some issues Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

doctor visit	234
injections	24
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	28
neurostimulator lead placement	13
pain management	23
spinal procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	19
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

doctor visit	279
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	34
nerve procedures	16
pain management	47
spinal procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	20
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	25
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

doctor visit	227
injections	12
nerve block	16
pain management	11
spinal procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	506

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	50
Less than 65	176

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

aspiration	11
doctor visit	551
injections	112
nerve block	81
pain management	99
spinal procedures	100

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	25
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	28
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

aspiration	24
doctor visit	1600
injections	261
minimally invasive procedures	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
nerve block	37
nerve procedures	28
pain management	265
spinal procedures	206

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	18
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

aspiration	64
doctor visit	2260
injections	484
minimally invasive procedures	68
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
nerve block	79
nerve procedures	69
pain management	489
spinal procedures	307
X-rays	13

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	41
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	25
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

aspiration	89
doctor visit	3006
injections	813
minimally invasive procedures	135
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	78
nerve block	127
nerve procedures	136
pain management	860
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	455
X-rays	85

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	44
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	37
Less than 65	139

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

aspiration	59
doctor visit	2650
injections	465
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	46
nerve block	29
nerve procedures	34
pain management	440
spinal procedures	285
X-rays	42

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	35
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	27
Less than 65	137

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

aspiration	164
doctor visit	4763
injections	1080
minimally invasive procedures	123
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	99
nerve block	83
nerve procedures	124
pain management	1040
spinal procedures	575
X-rays	28

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Tobyhanna, PA were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

aspiration	68
doctor visit	1732
injections	368
minimally invasive procedures	60
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	60
nerve block	59
nerve procedures	68
neurostimulator lead placement	13
pain management	368
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	225
X-rays	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	382
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	22
Less than 65	99
65 to 74	204

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	9
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD graduated from Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine (1997)

Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Health Network

MOUNTAIN VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS, P.C.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laszlo Szollas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SI-Bone, Inc.	$2,015 iFuse Implant $2,015
Stryker Corporation	$924 IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $545	SPINEJACK $338	INSPACE $24	IVS - AVA $16
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.	$378 NanoMaxx Ultrasound System $378
Medtronic, Inc.	$327 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $327
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$241 XIAFLEX $181	OPANA ER $60
Other	$1,699 HYSINGLA ER $157	Neuro-Chronic Pain $128	XTAMPZA $117	Morphabond ER $115	MOVANTIK $72	Other $1,110

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,205
Travel and Lodging	$2,000
Education	$378

Biography

Dr. Laszlo Szollas practices anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He studied medicine at Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Szollas's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF). He is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network. He welcomes new patients at his office inEast Stroudsburg, PA as reported by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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