Dr. Gary E. Raffel, DO
Internist
26744 John J Williams Hwy Millsboro DE, 19966Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Gary Raffel is an adult internal medicine specialist practicing in LEWES, DE. He specializes in the medical treatment of adults with expertise in geriatric care with emphasis in hematology. Dr. Raffel is committed to provide comprehensive, compassionate and specialized treatment to all of his patients. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He has more than 30 years of diverse medical and life experiences. He was a US Navy Lieutenant Commander, Active Duty Medical Corps from 1996-2000, and was stationed on Guam, and Groton Connecticut during his post training years. Dr. Raffel also has a Masters in Forensic Sciences, and a BA in Speech Pathology and Audiology. His solo medical practice keeps him very busy providing care to all his patients each and every day.
Education and Training
WV School of Osteopathic Med DO 1991
George Washington University BA, Speech Path and Audiology 1974
George Washington University Masters, Forensic Sciences 1976
Univ of Southern California Physician Assistant Program 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Gary E. Raffel, DO's Expert Contributions
What is the best painkiller for post-surgery?
Extra strength acetaminophen every 4-6 hours. Avoid opiates. Pain is expected; however, pain greater than 7/10 needs to be re evaluated for possible complications. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Resident Department of Internal Medicine, Franklin Square Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 1994 - 1994
Awards
- Letter of Commendation 1996 Vice Commander of Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Appreciation of Services Rendered while serving as a member of the Armed Forces 1998 Commander - Guam
- Washingtonian Magazine, Top Doctors (Washington, D.C.) 2010 Professional Peers, and Patients
- Healing Hands Excellence in Care Award - Patient Recommendation 2020 Beebe Healthcare Foundation, Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Delaware
- Resident of the Year 1994 Franklin Square Hospital Center, Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, MD
Professional Memberships
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
- American College of Physicians, Fellow, EMERITUS
Internships
- Wilson Medical Center - United Health System
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
Teaching and speaking
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, George Washington University, School of Health Sciences, Washington, D.C. 2006-2012
Dr. Gary E. Raffel, DO's Practice location
Ocean Reach Internal Medicine
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