Elizabeth Cerva, DO
Family Medicine
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About Elizabeth Cerva, DO
I value the physician-patient relationship tremendously. I know what it’s like to be a patient and a family member, as well as a doctor. I want to be a resource for my patients based on my education and experience practicing family medicine for over 30 years.
My patients’ well-being is important to me, and I believe the mutual respect we have for each other can help us partner on a health and wellness journey designed around prevention. I like to think of it as a focus on proactive – not only reactive – medicine.
As a child, I grew up in a multi-generational family. When I was 12 years old, my grandmother was dying of cancer. The family doctor was making a house call and told my father that he was surprised that my grandmother was still alive. I recall him saying, “That will be five dollars, please.” My father was crying and grieving for his dying mother. I overheard the conversation. Shortly after my grandmother’s death, I told my parents I wanted to be a doctor.
At that tender age, I thought I could do better than what I had witnessed. It left an indelible mark and has been the cornerstone of my practice philosophy. I strive to care for my patients in a more personalized way, supporting their individual needs as they pursue enjoying a healthier life.
My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. The annual MDVIP Wellness Program focuses on key areas of health to help identify risk factors and issues that can be treated earlier, prevented or even reversed.
I serve the communities of Hockessin, Greenville, Montchanin and Landenberg, PA and many others. I offer same- or next-day appointments, and I aim to respect your time by starting visits with minimal waiting. My goal is to help educate and discuss approaches so you feel empowered to take charge of your health.
I am open to holistic and complimentary medicine as well, and I try to practice what I preach by attending yoga classes and strength training. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and relaxing at a spa whenever possible!
I value my family, and my hope is that, in my practice, you will feel like you have a doctor in your family, too.
Norristown, PA
Family Practice 1989-1991
Norristown, PA
1988-1989
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
Scranton, PA
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Pre-med 1984
Magna Cum Laude
American College of Family Practitioners
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Practitioners
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
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The office of Elizabeth Cerva, DO
| Mon | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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