HONESDALE, PA — Lackawanna-county based physician Barbara Plucknett, MD, FACOG officially became part of the Wayne Memorial Hospital family of physician specialists at the end of 2023.  Dr. Plucknett, who specializes in urogynecology, will continue to practice in her South Abington office with future plans to also see patients in the Honesdale, Wayne County area.

Dr. Plucknett has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years. After completing her undergraduate studies at Temple University in Philadelphia, Dr. Plucknett received her Doctor in Medicine degree in 1991 from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. A residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology at the Medical Center of Delaware was followed by  fellowships in Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and the University of Maryland Medical System.

Dr. Plucknett is board certified in Ob/Gyn and is a member of the American Urogynecologic Society. Urogynecology deals with the diagnosis and management of disorders of the muscular pelvic floor in women. Dr. Plucknett has extensive training in surgical and nonsurgical management of conditions such as bladder and prolapse related symptoms. In addition, she has many years of experience in hormonal therapy, helping individuals find relief from imbalances related to menopause, adrenal fatigue and thyroid disorders. Dr. Plucknett is an active member of BodyLogic MD, a network of physicians who specialize in Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy. She is also a member of the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine.

 “I am committed to helping women heal and maintain healthy bodies throughout every stage of their life,” says Dr. Plucknett, “and my new partnership with Wayne Memorial will help me reach even more women.”

Dr. Plucknett’s staff includes two certified registered nurse practitioners, Amanda Kubilus and Ashley Ruane.

 “We are more than pleased that Dr. Plucknett, Amanda and Ashley are joining our medical staff,” said Wayne Memorial CEO James Pettinato, BSN, MHSA, CCRN-K. Noting that Dr. Plucknett has a “huge following” in both Wayne and Lackawanna counties, Pettinato added, “Wayne Memorial has every intention of respecting the wishes of Dr. Plucknett’s patients. We will help her maintain her office in South Abington Township, so her existing Lackawanna patients can continue to see her there. Her Wayne area patients will have an option for visits here at the hospital in the near future.”

Dr. Plucknett sees female patients, age 14 and older. Pettinato said she will soon be able to perform some procedures at Wayne Memorial, including robotic surgery which she anticipates will be launched at the hospital in spring, 2024.

To make an appointment with Dr. Plucknett, her office number remains the same: 570-344-9997.