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Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO
3.8 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Reading, PA.
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Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Reading, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Reading, PA.

About

Dr. Elbaum graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Reading, PA. Dr. Elbaum currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Elbaum has experience treating conditions like Celiac Disease and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elbaum received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Elbaum's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Elbaum is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Celiac Disease
Nausea
Intestinal Ulcer
Celiac Disease
Nausea
Intestinal Ulcer
Celiac Disease
Nausea
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Intestinal Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hypokalemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pinworm
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Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Gastritis
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Amebic Dysentery
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Anal or Rectal Pain
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Bacterial Dysentery
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Confusion
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Disorders of Zinc Metabolism
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
G6PD Deficiency Anemia
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Large Intestine Infarction
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Spasm
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pernicious Anemia
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
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Proteinuria
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Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Radiculopathy
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Infarction
Splenic Infarct
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Stomach Diseases
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Throat Pain
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Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Viral Enteritis
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Whipple's Disease
Yeast Infections
Anoscopy
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Dental
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Select
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    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card
    Blue Card PPO
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    Dental
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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Community Blue PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Disease Associates LTD.
    1011 Reed Ave Ste 300, Reading, PA 19610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 374-4401
  2. 2 Berks Center for Digestive Health LP
    1011 Reed Ave Ste 600, Reading, PA 19610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 288-3229
  3. 3 Penn State Health St. Joseph
    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 374-4401

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elbaum
3.8
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Sep 12, 2023
always excellent communication and very knowledgeable and always highest quality of care. i continue to highly recommend without any reservations.
lett — Sep 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cooper University Hospital
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Lankenau Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elbaum's profile.

Dr. Elbaum frequently treats the following conditions: Celiac Disease and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO is affiliated with Reading Hospital and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Philip Elbaum, DO holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA