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Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg, MD

Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg, MD

Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg, MD is a psychiatrist in Norristown, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reading Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

559 W Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19403
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Trachtenberg specializes in the area of Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Trachtenberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Trachtenberg

4.0

8 ratings
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg, MD is a psychiatrist in Norristown, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reading Hospital and...read more
  • Psychiatry

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery559 W Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19403
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Practice

Yong Shik Shin MD and Associates LLC1630 E High St Bldg 4 Pottstown, PA 19464
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

    559 W Germantown Pike
    East Norriton, PA 19403
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave
    Reading, PA 19611
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

    5501 Old York Rd
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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