![Dr. Kevin G Volpp MD, PHD, Hospitalist](/fatd/images/avatar.png)
Dr. Kevin G Volpp MD, PHD
Hospitalist
3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia Va Medi Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Kevin Volpp is a hospitalist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Volpp specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Volpp manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Volpp works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1994
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Consumer protection and the HMO backlash: are HMOs to blame for drive-through deliveries?
- Residents' suggestions for reducing errors in teaching hospitals.
- The effect of increases in HMO penetration and changes in payer mix on in-hospital mortality and treatment patterns for acute myocardial infarction.
- Accounting for apparent "reverse" racial disparities in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based medical care: influence of out-of-VA care.
- Volume-based referral for cardiovascular procedures in the United States: a
- Comparing the standard rating scale and the magnifier scale for assessing risk perceptions.
- Effect of cuts in Medicare reimbursement on process and outcome of care for acute myocardial infarction patients.
- Did recent changes in Medicare reimbursement hit teaching hospitals harder?
- The effect of cuts in medicare reimbursement on hospital mortality.
- Did postoperative mortality increase after the implementation of the Medicare Balanced Budget Act?
- Internal medicine and general surgery residents' attitudes about the ACGME duty hours regulations: a multicenter study.
- Failure-to-rescue: comparing definitions to measure quality of care.
- Designing a model health care system.
- Asymmetric paternalism to improve health behaviors.
- Short- and long-term mortality after an acute illness for elderly whites and blacks.
Dr. Kevin G Volpp MD, PHD's Practice location
Practice At 3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia Va Medical Center
3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia Va Medi -Philadelphia, PA 19104Get Direction
Dr. Kevin G Volpp MD, PHD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Depression Medications and Their Side Effects
Regardless of the importance of non-medical treatment options for depression like talk therapy and physical exercise, none of them can be as quick and effective as medication. The primary form of medication for depression is antidepressants which help boost brain activity and alleviate depression...
- Why This Lymphoma Patient Has A New Lease on Life
59-year-old Judy Wilkins, a mother of two and owner of a hair salon, had been battling lymphoma for years. The cancer became so aggressive that she tried four different chemotherapy regimens over a course of 18 months, with an aim to put it into remission. Nothing worked until CAR T-cell therapy....
- A Guide to Surviving the First Year of Nursing
There are really no ways to describe all those feelings that a newly graduated nurse can feel. From the pride of successfully reaching a goal to the excitement of landing that first nursing job and finally, the nervous jitters that come along with treating a patient for the first time as a...
- How Necessary is a Biopsy for Celiac Disease?
A biopsy has been considered as one of the gold standards to confirm celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that is caused by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. A biopsy is an invasive procedure, so some do not want to undergo it. In the past 25 years, more tests have been utilized to...
- Blood in Urine: What is a Urine Test?
When you pee and see a stream of rusty red urine, the sight fills you with a sense of dread. You suspect that the discoloration is due to the presence of blood. A pungent odor may fuel the anxiety. The only way to confirm suspicions is through a urinalysis recommended by a primary caregiver. A...
- What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a serious medical condition characterized by an exaggerated immune response towards an infection. This response causes the release of chemicals, which results in widespread inflammation and blood clotting in different parts of the body. Sepsis may result in sudden drop in the blood...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew J Press MD3701 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Dr. Nicole Renee Charkoudian MD3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Susan C Day MD3701 MARKET ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Dr. Michele Min-i Fang MD3400 SPRUCE ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Daniel Hoberman3900 Woodland Ave Philadlphia PA 19104
- Dr. Edmondo Jovan Robinson M.D.3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia PA 19104
Nearest Hospitals
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl
51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102