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Dr. Thomas G Brandecker MD

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

4/5(60)
798 Hausman Rd Suite 270 Allentown PA, 18104
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4/5

About

Dr. Thomas Brandecker practices Geriatric Medicine in Allentown, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Brandecker 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

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1986

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Sinusitis
  • High Cholesterol
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Acid Reflux
  • Back Pain
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Bronchitis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Internships

  • Baystate Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Physicians, Pennsylvania Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Article in PSIM Reports, 1996
  • Article in the Morning Times, 1990

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Enjoyment and Passion for Patient Care

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golfing, Soccer, Hiking Reading

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Dr. Thomas G Brandecker MD's Practice location

Practice At 798 Hausman Rd Suite 270

798 Hausman Rd Suite 270 -
Allentown, PA 18104
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New patients: 610-871-3400, 610-871-2800, 610-871-2400
Fax: 484-403-4005

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Patient Experience with Dr. Brandecker


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Dr. Thomas G Brandecker MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 60 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatrician 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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SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER AT COORDINATED HEALTHl

1503 CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD ALLENTOWN PA 18104

4791 Blue Bird Ln, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
Head southeast toward Southgate Ct
335 ft
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1503 N 29th St, Allentown, PA 18104, USA

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LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITALl

1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULVARD ALLENTOWN PA 18105

4791 Blue Bird Ln, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
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1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103, USA

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421 CHEW STREET ALLENTOWN PA 18102

4791 Blue Bird Ln, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
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400 Pine St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA

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