
Dr. Susan Packer MD
Family Practitioner
7600 Central Ave Philadelphia PA, 19111About
Dr. Susan Packer is a family practitioner practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Packer specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Packer possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Dr. Christopher Drumm M.D.1437 Dekalb St Norristown PA 19401
- Dr. Michael Schettino MD165 South Black Horse Pike Runnemede NJ 08078
- Dr. Perry Kaplan D.O.606 White Horse Pike Oaklyn NJ 08107
- Dr. Tricia Loehrig D.O.2981 Grant Ave Philadelphia PA 19114
- Dr. Thomas Lee M.D.4510 Church Rd Mount Laurel NJ 08054
- Dr. Lauren D. Inners D.O.500 York Rd Jenkintown PA 19046
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