For some time, last summer, I had been experiencing ‘pins and needles’ in both my hands and feet and sometimes in the left side of my head. I mentioned it to Dr. Oppenheim, thinking it probably wasn’t anything serious. She said, “Let’s get an MRI of the brain for you.” I thought, “Oh-h-h, darn! My BRAIN now?!” I’d already had MRI’s and X-rays for other parts of my body that year. “And… See more
Laura Oppenheim, MD
Philadelphia, PA 19107 Get Directions
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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
In addition to my interests in preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension and women's health, I am a board-certified geriatrician. I am keenly aware of the complex medical issues that people face as they age. I am dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based medicine to effectively treat and guide all my patients. I listen to my patients, treat them effectively and serve as their advocate through a complex medical landscape.
I am affiliated with both the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Health networks and my office is in downtown Philadelphia.
Dr. Oppenheim's Credentials
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Geriatrics
Philadelphia, PA
Geriatrics 2009-2010
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Family Medicine 2007-2009
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
2006-2007
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Medicine 2006
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2001
Cum Laude
Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Jefferson Hospital
Arthur Kreiger Memorial Prize, Jefferson Medical College 2006
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Oppenheim
About 2 weeks ago, I provided you a glowing testimonial about my physician. Do I have to do it again?
The past year has been extremely challenging for me health wise so three months ago, I made the decision to switch to a concierge doctor with whom I could make contact rapidly when medical concerns arose. I have found Dr. Oppenheim to be extremely responsive to phone contacts and notes in her portal. It's been very reassuring to know that I'm receiving expert advice exactly when it… See more
I received callbacks, almost instantaneously. When I have an in-service call waiting time is always under 10 minutes.
I have been a patient of Dr. Laura Oppenheim for about 2 1/2 years. I have found her to always be supportive and responsive to each new problem I have. In life-changing. In her office, she had me walk up and down the hall immediately referred me to Jefferson’s theology department she had suspected I had Parkinson’s. I was diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s at that neurologist office. I am… See more
Dr. Oppenheim is a caring compassionate and Wonderful Physician ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️