Dr. Guy E. McElwain, MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
1650 Huntingdon Pike Suite 156 Jenkintown PA, 19046About
Dr. Guy McElwain practices Allergy and Immunology care in Jenkintown, PA. Dr. McElwain specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. McElwain provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1976
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFaculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of the Division of Internal Medicine Holy Redeemer Hospital -
- Assistant Medical Professor Sidney Kimmel Medical College -
Awards
- Top Doctor in Internal Medicine 2018 Philadelphia Magazine
- Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) Year
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2013, 2014) Year
- On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015) Year
- Top 10 Doctor – City 2014
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
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