David E Galinsky , M.D.

GENERAL

Specialties:	Internal Medicine (Board Certified in 1976) - Accepting New Patients Geriatrics (Board Certified in 2005) - Accepting New Patients

Age: 67      Gender: M
Years in practice: 37
Main Line HealthCare Physician

Medical School:
Temple University School of Medicine

Internship:
Upstate Medical Center - Syracuse

Residency:
The Medical College of PA

Primary Affiliation:  Lankenau Medical Center

* Members of the Main Line Health medical staff are affiliated with Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital.

Clinical/Dept Titles:
Attending Physician

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PRACTICE

Practice Name:
Main Line Phys.-IM&Geriatrics

Location:

Main Line Health in Shannondell 10000 Shannondell Drive Audubon, PA  19403 TEL: 610.728.5241 FAX: 610.728.5322

Access Information:  Public Transportation,Handicap Access Hours: Weekdays

Areas of Clinical Interest
Adult & Geriatric Care
Preventative Care
Long Term Care
Palliative Care

Statement of Practice Philosophy

We aim to keep you healthy and feeling well with thorough evaluation, aggressive problem management, and preventive care. We are interested in the individual as a whole, and appreciate the interplay of one's physical and emotional being.

Patient Population

• Adult
• Geriatric
• Medicare
• HMO
• PPO
• Self-Pay

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PUBLICATIONS & CITATIONS

Recent Clinical Studies Published

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Dabrow MB, Galinsky DE, Moore J, Li T: Study of a Decision Tool for Chemotherapy in the Aging Population. American Society of Clinical Oncology, Submitted for Publication in January 2008.

Galinsky DE, Kleban MH: Pneumonia following influenza in an elderly population. Geront. 20 Part II, 106, 1980.

Posner JD, Woldow A, Galinsky DE, O'Brien M: Incidence of previously unsuspected tuberculosis discovered by mandated screenings of potential long term care facility employee. Geront. 21:67, 1981.

Waldow A, Posner JD, Sethbakdi P, Galinsky D: Digoxin Levels as predictors of toxic arrhythmias in the aged. Geront. 21:67, 1981.

Galinsky DE: Hypertension in the Elderly. Vascular Medicine 3(1) 26-29, 1985.

Recent Honors, Awards, Citations

2011 TOP DOCTOR - Geriatric Medicine
U.S. News & World Report

2011"TOP DOC" Philadelphia Magazine 

"TOP DOC" in Geriatric Medicine
Main Line Today 2009

Award of Honor
Philadelphia Geriatric Center 1982

Barbara Bell Award of the Eastern Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society 2011 as the "Geriatrician of the Year"

Community/Team Clinical Affiliations

Medical Director
Main Line Health Center at Shannondell

Medical Director, Simpson House 200 to 2011

Board of Directors, Simpson Senior Services 2006- present

Medical Director, HEAL Program 1999 to 2009 (Helping Elders at Lankenau)

Consultant to Geropsychiatric Unit
Belmont Center, Philadelphia

Board of Directors - Martins Run Retirement Center - 1999 to 2002

Current Memberships and Activities

American Geriatric Association

Delaware Valley Geriatric SocietyAmerican College of Physicians

American College of Physicians

American Gerontologic Society

Delaware Valley Medical Director's Association