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Jeffrey R. Folk M.D., Cardiologist
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Jeffrey R. Folk M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

1000 E Mountain Blvd Wilkes Barre PA, 18711

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Dr. Jeffrey Folk is a cardiologist practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Folk specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Folk also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1982

Temple University School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Jeffrey R. Folk M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1000 E Mountain Blvd

1000 E Mountain Blvd -
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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New patients: 570-826-7850
Fax: 570-826-7855

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GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl

1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD WILKES BARRE PA 18711

Head northwest 157 ft
Turn right 848 ft
Turn left onto East Mountain Blvd 1377 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITALl

575 NORTH RIVER STREET WILKES-BARRE PA 18764

Head northwest 157 ft
Turn right 848 ft
Turn left onto East Mountain Blvd 650 ft
Turn right onto Wildflower Drive 2570 ft
Turn right onto PA 115 2.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1945 ft
Keep right at the fork 582 ft
Go straight onto Wilkes-Barre Boulevard 111 ft
Turn left onto North Washington Street 1877 ft
Turn right onto East Chestnut Street 1078 ft
Turn left onto North Franklin Street 554 ft
Turn right onto Auburn Street 481 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

GEISINGER - COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERl

1822 MULBERRY STREET SCRANTON PA 18510

Head northwest 157 ft
Turn right 848 ft
Turn right onto East Mountain Blvd 2740 ft
Turn left onto Jumper Road 1127 ft
Turn right onto Chestnut Street (PA 315) 4.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1572 ft
Merge left onto I 81 8.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards PA 307 864 ft
Turn left onto River Street 627 ft
Turn right onto Meadow Avenue 1230 ft
Turn left onto Moosic Street (PA 307) 1260 ft
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue (CR 6011) 1848 ft
Turn right onto Mulberry Street 1097 ft
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