Dr. Guy E. McElwain, MD, Allergist and Immunologist
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Dr. Guy E. McElwain, MD

Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology

4/5(12)
1650 Huntingdon Pike Suite 156 Jenkintown PA, 19046
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Guy McElwain practices Allergy and Immunology care in Jenkintown, PA. Dr. McElwain specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. McElwain provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.

Education and Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1976

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Provider Details

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief of the Division of Internal Medicine Holy Redeemer Hospital -
  • Assistant Medical Professor Sidney Kimmel Medical College -

Awards

  • Top Doctor in Internal Medicine 2018 Philadelphia Magazine 
  • Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) Year  
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2014) Year  
  • On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015) Year  
  • Top 10 Doctor – City 2014  

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Prostate Cancer
  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Arthritis
  • Heart Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Abnormal Gait
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians  

Dr. Guy E. McElwain, MD's Practice location

Practice At 1650 Huntingdon Pike Suite 156

1650 Huntingdon Pike Suite 156 -
Jenkintown, PA 19046
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New patients: 215-947-7924, 215-947-7924
Fax: 215-947-0187

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Patient Experience with Dr. McElwain


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Dr. Guy E. McElwain, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Allergist and Immunologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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