Dr. Leroy Benjamin Gerchman M.D.
Family Practitioner
3710 Broadway Suite 201 Allentown PA, 18104About
Dr. Leroy Gerchman is a family practitioner practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Gerchman specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gerchman possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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