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Dr. John Fam, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Dr. John Fam, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. John Fam, MD is a General Surgeon in Reading, PA.
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Dr. John Fam, MD

General Surgery* Age 41
Reading, PA
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12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Fam, MD is a General Surgeon in Reading, PA.

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Dr. Fam graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. Dr. John Fam, MD is a General Surgeon in Reading, PA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Fam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Reading Hospital. At present, Dr. Fam received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Fam's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fam is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Personal Choice PPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • myBlue Access EPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Weight Loss Surgery and Wellness Center
    1220 Broadcasting Rd Ste 100, Reading, PA 19610
  2. 2 Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine-Limerick
    420 W Linfield Trappe Rd Ste 3100, Limerick, PA 19468
  3. 3 Reading Hospital Occupational Health Services
    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA 19611

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Patient Reviews
Mar 02, 2019
Incredible surgeon. The best in my book. Friendly, respectful,listens to all my concerns and answers all my questions. After surgery i had zero pain and was walking hours after surgery. Had zero complications after surgery. The best experience, highly,highly recommended. If i could give him more than 5 stars i would.
Rosita Heredia in Reading, PA — Mar 02, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
    2012
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Fam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fam's profile.

Dr. John Fam, MD is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Fam, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA