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Dr. Alan Twer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Alan Twer, MD
3.6 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Alan Twer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Alan Twer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Alan Twer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Twer graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Abington Memorial Hospital|University Tex/Sw Medical Center|University of Texas Southwestern Affiliated Hospitals.Dr. Alan Twer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Twer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Temple University Hospital. At present, Dr. Twer received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Twer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Twer also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Twer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Twer Eye Care Associates
    7900 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
  2. 2 Wills Surgery Center of the Northeast
    8400 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19152

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Twer
3.6
Based on 15 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 30, 2023
Great experience, was very nervous going in, from initial meeting of the office staff to Dr. Twre himself, everyone was wonderful. Dr. Twer's compassion and explanation of things made a very nervous man calm. I appreciate the time he took and not rushing me when I had questions. My insurance provides yearly eye checks and Dr. Twer is now officially my eye Doctor!! I would highly recommend!!
John K — Dec 30, 2023
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Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Abington Memorial Hospital|University Tex/Sw Medical Center|University of Texas Southwestern Affiliated Hospitals
    1994
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Dr. Alan Twer, MD is affiliated with Temple University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Twer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Temple University Hospital

    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA