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Dr. Lauren Hersh, MD

Geriatric Medicine
4.7 (235)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Lauren Hersh, MD

Dr. Lauren Hersh, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Hersh, completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp. Patients rated Dr. Hersh an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Hersh works at Jefferson Geriatrics 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. Hersh's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jefferson Family Med Assoc
    33 S 9th St Ste 301, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 381-0254
  2. 2
    Jefferson Geriatrics
    33 S 9th St Ste 301, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 381-0254

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    4.7
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    Based on 235 ratings
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    About Dr. Lauren Hersh, MD

    Specialties
    • Geriatric Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1760672828
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Thomas Jefferson University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • TEMPLE UNIV SCH OF MED
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Haverford College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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    Dr. Hersh works at Jefferson Geriatrics in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Hersh’s profile.

    235 patients have reviewed Dr. Hersh. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hersh.

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