Dr. Philip A Gelacek M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
313 Ford St Suite 2a Ford City PA, 16226About
Dr. Philip Gelacek practices Geriatric Medicine in Ford City, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Gelacek works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1977
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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