Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO
Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO is a gastroenterologist in Reading, PA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elbaum has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1011 Reed Ave Ste 300 Reading, PA 19610Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Elbaum is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Reading, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Elbaum is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise
- Friendly Staff
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Elbaum's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elbaum
| 5 star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 star | 9% | 9% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 27% | 27% |
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- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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How was your experience with Dr. Elbaum?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Elbaum to family and friends is 3.8181818 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
When you have digestive or liver problems, you need a gastroenterologist who listens and responds—a doctor who knows the field and can effectively diagnose, treat, and improve the quality of your health.biography
Our doctors know a healing environment is one that provides comfort and inspires confidence. That is why we believe in partnering with our patients to ensure your experience meets that expectation. It starts with the one-on-one care of our physicians...read moreGastroenterology
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Fellowship Hospital, 2016Cooper University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2013Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2010Trinity College
Undergraduate School, 2009
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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