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What Exactly Is Your Doctor Listening For?

“Take a deep breath for me, please.” As patients, we’re used to hearing this request as a primary care physician presses a stethoscope’s cold metal […]

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This Philly Doctor Is Practicing the Long Game — One Family at a Time

Dr. Kenneth J. Veit, has practiced at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s primary care centers for 42 years. He’s still seeing patients — and […]

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What It’s Like: Stories From Philly’s Medical Heroes

Ever since 1751, when Benjamin Franklin and physician Thomas Bond opened Pennsylvania Hospital — the first medical facility in our 13 colonies of scrappy go-getters […]

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The 2026 Top Doctors List Is Here

This month, we unveil our all-new Top Doctors list — a compilation of the best physicians in the region, whether you’re looking for a dermatologist, […]

Dr. Mike, who explains why seasonal allergies are so bad and what medications might help
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Ask Dr. Mike: Should I Go to the ER or Tough It Out at Home?

Meet internal medicine physician Michael Cirigliano, affectionately known as “Dr. Mike” to not only his 2,000 patients, who love his unfussy brilliance, tenacity, humor, and […]

Dr. Mike, who explains why seasonal allergies are so bad and what medications might help
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Welcome to “Ask Dr. Mike,” Our New Series With a Beloved Philly Doc

Meet internal medicine physician Michael Cirigliano, affectionately known as “Dr. Mike” to not only his 2,000 patients, who love his unfussy brilliance, tenacity, humor, and […]

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Physician Burnout: The Open Secret We Need to Confront

An autumn evening around a decade ago. I can remember it as vividly as last night. A Monday, one of my “triples,” the days I […]

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The 2023 Top Doctors List Is Here

This month, we unveil our all-new Top Doctors list — a compilation of the best physicians in the region, whether you’re looking for a dermatologist, […]

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Meet the Local Company Aiming to Improve Primary Health Care for Folks 65 and Older

Every day in the United States, more than 10,000 people turn 65 years old. Research has shown, though, that with that number often comes high […]

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Top Doctors 2021: Philadelphia Magazine’s New List Is Here

Every year, we present our list of the best doctors in the region — the medical professionals who stand out among their peers. This year, […]

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Top Doctors 2020: Our New List Is Here

The Philadelphia region is a medical mecca, with world-renowned hospitals, medical schools, clinics and surgical centers. We’re proud to present our latest Top Doctors list, with […]

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Philly Health Experts Turn to Social Media to Fight Coronavirus Misinformation

With COVID-19 social distancing measures in full effect, it might be starting to feel like it’s just you and Siri against the world. Many of […]

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Which Doctors’ Appointments Should You Be Keeping Right Now?

Amid all of the COVID-19 medical imperatives, it’s important to also continue to discuss health issues which have nothing to do with the virus. We […]

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How to Navigate the Anxiety of Doctor’s Appointments When You’re in a Larger Body

Jenny Weinar is a Philly-based body positive psychotherapist and certified yoga teacher who’s passionate about helping clients struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting, over-exercising, and weight […]

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6 Outrageously Expensive Drugs We Really Hope You Don’t Need

Because we care so much about you, dear readers, we set out to find the most expensive drugs in America, so we could warn you […]