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Dr. Russell Breish, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Russell Breish, MD
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Dr. Russell Breish, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Russell Breish, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 68
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Russell Breish, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Breish graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Russell Breish, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, PA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Breish currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital. Dr. Breish has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Breish received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Breish's office accepts new patients. Dr. Breish is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Foot Infection
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
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
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Vaccination

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Freedom
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Personal Choice PPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Surgical Associates
    8815 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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4.8
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Apr 13, 2019
Very professional and listens well!
— Apr 13, 2019
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Breish, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Breish's profile.

Dr. Russell Breish, MD is affiliated with Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Breish, MD holds board certification in Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital

    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA