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Dr. Jay Elder, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Jay Elder, MD
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Dr. Jay Elder, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Punxsutawney, PA.
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Dr. Jay Elder, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 66
Punxsutawney, PA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jay Elder, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Punxsutawney, PA.

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Dr. Jay Elder, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Punxsutawney, PA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia in 1983 and completed a residency at Hartford Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois and Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Dr. Elder has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Joint Pain and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Elder is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Ingrown Nail
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
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Nail Infection
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
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Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Arthritis
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Contact Dermatitis
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Heart Disease
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
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Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
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Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lice
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Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
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Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Compression
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Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Chronic Care Management
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Vaccination

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    200 Prushnok Dr Ste 202, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 938-3310
  2. 2 Primary Health Network
    100 Shenango Ave, Sharon, PA 16146
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  3. 3 Punxsutawney Area Hospital Inc.
    81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 938-1800

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Biography
  • Dr. Jay Elder, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Punxsutawney, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia in 1983. He specializes in Geriatric Medicine.
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Geriatric Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Hahnemann Universtiy - Philadelphia
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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Internship

Internship
  • Hartford Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hartford Hospital
    1986
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jay Elder, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elder's profile.

Dr. Elder frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Joint Pain and All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jay Elder, MD is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois and Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Jay Elder, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Highlands Dubois

    100 Hospital Ave, Dubois, PA

  • Punxsutawney Area Hospital

    81 Hillcrest Dr, Punxsutawney, PA