Penn Medicine

Our Mission

Penn Medicine is world-renowned for its clinical and research excellence, forging the way for new and better ways to treat illnesses and disorders.  We are dedicated to providing high-quality and leading-edge care and service to our patients and have been a leader in medicine for more than 240 years. Our hospitals have an exceptional record of medical accomplishments and we provide patients with advanced treatment options in many areas including our cancer centers, offering proton therapy, Gamma Knife® and CyberKnife®, and our heart and vascular care program.

Penn Medicine’s three hospitals, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital, rank among the nation’s premier medical facilities, combining innovative technology with personalized care from outstanding physicians and staff.  We also have many state-of-the-art outpatient facilities in suburban locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia area to accommodate patients’ needs.

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  • Gary W. Dorshimer, MD
    Do I need to maintain my health insurance policy if I have concierge care?
    Personalized care is not a substitute for health insurance. Members are strongly advised to...  Full Post
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    Today, babies born with a heart defect have their best chance in history of surviving. But what happens when they grow up?

    Ali Gorman R.N., 6 ABC's Action News Health & Medical reporter, speaks with Dr. Yuli Kim, Director of Penn Medicine's Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, and Amy Verstappen...Full Post
  • Fermin C. Garcia, MD
    Fermin C. Garcia, MD is now a member of Penn Medicine
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    Remember the day you got married? You promised to love each other in sickness and in health. And, you may not have realized it, but you also promised to gain weight… together.

    A Canadian study showed that people who live together, or spouses, tend to have similar body mass indexes (BMIs). Also,...Full Post
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    The Basser Research Center for BRCA at Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center was created to lead the revolution in defeating BRCA-related cancers. Through visionary philanthropy by Jon and Mindy Gray, the Basser Center was created as the first comprehensive center of its kind, featuring a remarkable breadth...Full Post
  • Gary W. Dorshimer, MD
    Do I need to maintain my health insurance policy if I have concierge care?
    Personalized care is not a substitute for health insurance. Members are strongly advised to...  Full Post
  • Andrea Taliaferro
    Andrea Taliaferro is now following Penn Medicine
  • Howard C. Herrmann, MD
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    Penn Medicine answered:
    How common is heart disease in women in the United States?
    According to the American Heart Association, more than one in three female adults has some form of...  Full Post
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    Penn Medicine answered:
    What is the leading cause of death in women over age 40?
    Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over age 40, especially in women experiencing...  Full Post
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    Penn Medicine answered:
    How common is treatment-resistant hypertension?
    Imagine going through life with an extremely elevated blood pressure that cannot be controlled by...  Full Post
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    Penn Medicine answered:
    How much does it cost to reverse a tubal ligation?
    The cost of a tubal reversal procedure varies according to practice location, hospital, and health...  Full Post
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    Penn Medicine answered:
    How much does it cost to reverse a tubal ligation?
    The cost of a tubal reversal procedure varies according to practice location, hospital, and health...  Full Post
  • Gary W. Dorshimer, MD
    How does concierge medicine differ from a traditional medical practice?
    A typical, successful internal medicine practice has several thousand patients and increasingly...  Full Post
  • Gary W. Dorshimer, MD
    What is corporate concierge medicine?
    Business leaders recognize that a healthy, productive workforce is vital to a company’s...  Full Post