Dr. Joel Sam Betesh MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2240 S 3rd St Fl 2 Philadelphia PA, 19148About
Dr. Joel Betesh practices Geriatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Betesh works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1980
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine- 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Claudication, Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt), Diabetes And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Diabetes Association
- Member American Geriatrics Society
- Member American Medical Informatics Association
- Member Pennsylvania Medical Society ,
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