Dr. Philip J. Benyo MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
144 S Old Turnpike Rd Drums PA, 18222About
Dr. Philip Benyo practices Geriatric Medicine in Drums, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Benyo 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1978
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Pinched Nerve
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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