Internal Medicine Doctor
Dr. Jessica Gold is an Internal Medicine Doctor in Philadelphia, PA
with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address.
As an Internal Medicine Doctor, Jessica Gold, MD, PhD performs
assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Internal Medicine Doctors include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine Doctors
include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Internal Medicine Doctors in Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Geneticist (M.D.)
Dr. Jessica Gold is a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.) in Philadelphia, PA
with special training and skill in identifying inherited and acquired genetic conditions.
As a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.), Jessica Gold, MD, PhD performs
DNA analysis on patients of all ages. Clinical Genetics (M.D.) is
the study and treatment of genetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include cleft lip and palate, sickle-cell disease, Down Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.)
include acquiring blood and skin samples.
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
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Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in Philadelphia, PA
Pediatrician
Dr. Jessica Gold is a Pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA
with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses.
As a Pediatrician, Jessica Gold, MD, PhD performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is
a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians
include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Pediatricians in Philadelphia, PA
