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Dr. Jay Strain, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (24)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Jay Strain, MD

Dr. Jay Strain, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Strain an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Strain works at Einstein General Surgery at Klein in Philadelphia, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Strain's Office Locations

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    Einstein General Surgery at Klein
    5401 Old York Rd Ste 101, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 395-3130

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Lipomas
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
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Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Car Accident Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
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Hernia
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Lung Cancer
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
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Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Jay Strain, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1770525156
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Duke University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Jefferson Einstein Hospital

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    Dr. Strain works at Einstein General Surgery at Klein in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Strain’s profile.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Strain. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Strain.

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