Wilkes-Barre General Hospital: Main Number - (570) 829-8111; Patient Advocate Line - (570) 552-1283 Please do not send personal health information through these forms. We are not able to answer medical-related questions, provide specific medical advice, or schedule, cancel or reschedule appointments through this form.
In the Patient Portal, you can: View and share your personal health information related to your hospital stays. Have electronic access to your list of medications, diagnoses, allergies, lab test results, patient history, and other care information related to your inpatient hospital visit.
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest community hospital, with 412 beds and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly 50 medical and surgical specialties.
The accredited geriatric emergency department at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is one of just three emergency departments in Pennsylvania – and the only one in Northeastern PA – to achieve accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
The Patient Portal is a secure, online home for your inpatient hospital health information. In the Patient Portal, you can:
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) We’re happy to help you with Patient Portal issues and answer any questions you may have. Call the toll-free support line at 1-855-624-2844, Option 2.
Patients who pre-register will be asked to verify their information at registration time, present photo ID for identification purposes, sign consent forms, provide copies of insurance cards and a list of all current medications.
To help make the admission process as smooth as possible, please remember to bring these items: 1 Insurance card/insurance information 2 Physician order with diagnosis 3 Type of procedure 4 Photo Identification 5 Referrals 6 Precertification number (if necessary) 7 Approved length of stay (if necessary)
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital offers our patients a convenient and time-saving online pre-registration option. This allows us to communicate with your insurance company to verify benefits and eligibility, ensure that appropriate referrals and pre-authorization are obtained and to resolve any insurance concerns before your admission/testing date.
Please note: Visitor guidelines vary by hospital and are subject to change. We request that you call the hospital directly for updated guidelines.
Number of visitors and visiting hours vary by hospital. Please call for details.
Emergency Department: One person per patient (no visiting hour restrictions). Both parents/guardians are permitted for pediatric patients.