David J. Maleh, MD

I live in a farm in central Pennsylvania. I was coming in from the barn and was out of breath. I got into the house , sat down and felt better. I took my pulse and it was 33. I was going to lie down and take a nap but my 13 year old granddaughter insisted that I call the doctor. After confirming my pulse rate with a cuff I called Dr Maleh’s office and left the information with the receptionist. Minutes later Dr Maleh called and said Jim , “ you got my attention with a pulse rate of 32.” He instructed me to go to the nearest hospital IMMEDIATELY. I went to Geisinger and had a pacemaker that afternoon. I am very grateful to Dr Maleh for his prompt response and advise in handling this matter. I was told at the hospital that I might not have survived a nap. They were very complimentary of DrMaleh’s prompt response. 

Dr. Maleh has been my physician for the last few years. He also cared for my late husband during the last several months of his complicated care. When my long-time primary care physician retired, I felt very concerned for my husband and myself. When I reviewed the list of local MDVIP physicians accepting new patients, I saw Dr. Maleh's name. Then I remembered something. Years ago, as a medical social worker, I had worked on a hospital in patient with Dr. Maleh. I do not remember the circumstances, but I definitely remember how I felt working with Dr. Maleh. I immediately called his office. Thanks to him and his staff, I continue to enjoy good health. 

My wife, Phyllis, and I are relative newcomers to the MDVIP program. Our longtime primary care physician, who we loved and respected for some 30 years, retired. We were concerned we'd never find anyone as good. Not to worry. A friend recommended Dr. David Maleh, and we just love him. We've been patients for only about 14 months, but every visit to his office has been wonderful. We've had two wellness checks and several other visits for minor aches, pains or illnesses. Dr. Maleh has been great, exhibiting lots of wisdom, patience and care. He and his MDVIP staff have been Godsends since we are over 80 and struggling to stay in our own home. He's a super doctor, and we're so grateful he's just a phone call away.

David Maleh is exactly the doctor I need! When we first signed up for an MDVIP doctor, we did so because, as we are getting older, we wanted to know that we could reach a doctor quickly and confidently. While we have not yet needed that with Dr. Maleh, I have realized two gifts he gives me. One, he listens. I have never felt rushed with him; I have never felt like he minimalizes or trivializes my concerns or questions. Secondly, he trusts my own instincts. I am not one to rush toward tests or medicines or treatments; he respects that and makes my thoughts part of the decisions. On the reverse side, I trust him to tell me when I am not taking something seriously enough! And he encourages me to have good health habits without making me feel badly when I fall short.

The office staff is wonderful. They are friendly and kind and responsive to calls and always follow up with Dr. Maleh and me in a very timely manner. It goes a long way to ensure my investment in an MDVIP doctor is the right thing for me.