Pediatrics - The Wright Center
Pediatrics • Scranton, PA • Since 1976 • Many locations (see addresses above) locations
About
Summary: The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education is a Scranton, PA-based nonprofit organization founded in 1976 that provides graduate medical education and training. It operates residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Psychiatry, along with fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Gastroenterology. The Center emphasizes community-focused, safety-net training aligned with the Beyond Flexner movement, aiming to prepare residents to serve in diverse, underserved settings. It is part of a broader community care model that immerses trainees in real-world settings to foster lifelong commitment to equitable healthcare. The organization also functions as a healthcare provider with primary care services and employs about 211 staff, reporting annual revenue around $10.1 million. Headquarters are at 111 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA. If you’re seeking pediatric-specific training or pediatrics-focused opportunities at The Wright Center, note that the highlighted programs emphasize Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and related fellowships rather than a dedicated Pediatrics residency.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
103 Spruce St., Hawley, PA 18428; 169 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701; 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn, PA 18433; 1401 Fellows St., Scranton, PA 18504; 1145 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp., PA 18411; 329 Cherry St., Scranton, PA 18505; 501 S. Washington Ave., Suite 1000, Scranton, PA 18505; 1721 N. Main Ave., Scranton, PA 18508; 5950 U.S. Route 6, Suite 401, Tunkhannock, PA 18657; 260 Daleville Highway, Suite 103, Covington Twp., PA 18444; 312 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, PA 18519; 200 Wyoming Ave., Suite 250, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone
570-576-8081; 570.491.0126; 570.230-0019; 570.591.5280
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What services are provided for pediatrics?
From newborn checkups and well visits to vaccinations, school physicals, and guidance through all development stages; primary and specialty care for children and adolescents.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 4.2 out of 5 stars (5 reviews (specific to one clinic site))
Patients praise
- Appreciation for the nursing staff and specific providers who are described as caring and professional
- Convenience of services, particularly school-based locations and integrated care (medical, dental, behavioral) under one roof
- Strong patient-provider rapport for some families who feel known and supported by staff
Common complaints
- Billing and administrative errors, including wrongful billing for office visits
- Reported long wait times and poor communication regarding appointments
- Concerns regarding staff professionalism and front-desk responsiveness at specific locations
- Employee reports of a high-turnover, high-pressure work environment
"From the time we walk in until the time the appointment is over, everyone there knows us and our medical history. They don’t bombard us with information, but they’ll remember something I’ve said and, at the next appointment, they’ll follow up and offer solutions."
— Patient testimonial via The Wright Center website"The only positive aspect of this clinic is the nursing staff…. they are consistently kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, everything else about the clinic is unprofessional and frustrating."
— Online review of a school-based practice location"The Wright Center for Community Health admitted Tuesday it wrongly billed patients who received COVID-19 tests for office visits and promised to forgive outstanding bills and refund anyone who already paid."
— The Scranton Times-TribuneSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Wright Medicine: Arrival of school year an opportune time for vaccines — Aug 7, 2025
- The Wright Center, National Immunization Awareness Month - The Greater Scranton Chamber — Jul 23, 2025
- The Wright Center, Breastfeeding a Healthy Habit for Mother and Child - The Greater Scranton Chamber — Aug 6, 2025
- Our Meds-Peds physician named one of Pennsylvania Top Physicians Under 40 - The Wright Center — Jul 18, 2025
- Children’s fair highlights our National Health Center Week activities - The Wright Center — Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of .
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