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New Location At The Coventry Mall Meet Our New Ob-Gyn Team One Stop Shopping Health/Dental/Vision Health/Dental Vision Your Home. Your Community. Your Life.
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Healthcare for Women Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes our New Providers. Robert N. Neilson, M.D., FACOG
He obtained his Board Certification in 1988. Awarded the rare 5 STAR Healthgrades rating to the OB section, for both vaginal and cesarean section deliveries.
Beth Maisel, M.D.
Dr. Maisel graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland and received her MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Maisel has been practicing in the Pottstown community since 2013.
Elisa K. Ross, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Ross obtained her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology was completed at Pennsylvania Hospital. She is Board Certified. She is a 5 Star ranked physician with across the board excellent patient reviews.
These providers will continue to provide service at their existing locations.
Community Health & Dental Care existing Providers Maria A. Tucker, MD
Founder and Medical Director of Total Woman Health & Wellness OB/GYN
Jessica Williams, MD
Physician with Total Woman Health & Wellness OB/GYN
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Krista Dankiw-Ludwig, MSN, CRNP, WHNP-BC Nurse Practitioner with Total Woman Health & Wellness OB/GYN
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Who loves shopping? I would bet many of us enjoy going to the mall and being able to shop or browse while some of us prefer to order online with today’s technology- but no matter how you shop you still need access to quality healthcare! So why not treat your health and wellness like shopping? We at Community Health and Dental Care are happy to announce our newest 33,000 square foot fully integrated health center now open at the Coventry Mall, conveniently located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods. We worked with the mall to renovate our space to offer a large array of services that include; medical, dental, vision, OBGYN, Medication Assistant Treatment, behavioral health, translation services, case management, and we will also be adding physical therapy in, the near future. To further add to your one stop shop experience, we also have a medical dispensary located in our main waiting area. CHDC is now accepting new patients if you have insurance or not! We accept most commercial insurance, as well as Medicaid and Medicare insurances. The best part is that you can have all your care in a one-stop integrated experience at our Stateof-the-Art facility! Transportation an issue? No problem, CHDC provides FREE transportation throughout Pottstown to help you get to and from your appointments safely. We value your time and we offer integrated visits where you can have a dental appointment on the same day as your medical or a vision appointment. Our integrated appointment approach makes it easier for you to take care of yourself and family in one stop. We are also very excited to announce that we will be providing education and computer training classes for our patients located in Dash’s Den in our main waiting room area. It is important to us that the community have access to all the wonderful resources that are available in our area, so in that spirit we will be partnering with local community organizations to provide a variety of services in our soon to be Community Marketplace, also located within our main waiting area. And if that weren’t exciting enough Pottstown Hospital will be subleasing within our space to provide x-rays and other digital imaging services, how’s that for one stop shopping! Time goes by to quickly and I am a true believer in making the most out of your busy day. We have over 27,000 registered patients and I invite you to come visit us and see all we have to offer, we welcome the opportunity for you to become a patient where you will receive quality services in a quality atmosphere. If you are uninsured or underinsured and qualify for our healthcare discounts you can pay as little as a $20.00 nominal fee for a medical visit, a $35.00 nominal fee for a dental visit and only $5.00 for a prescription! Please call us today to become a patient of a truly unique health center that strives every day to keep our patients healthy while we help with care coordination and education, so you don’t have to! Hope to see you soon!
Bridgette McGivern, CEO
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Patient Testimonials I just can’t say enough GOOD things about the Doctors and Staff at CHDC!!!! They are not only my health care provider but they are also my friends. Each and every single person there genuinely cares about each patient they see. you guys saved my life and I am forever grateful! Love you all and bless each and every single one of you! True Angelsđ&#x;’— Patient name: Stephanie R.
Dear Gladys, Thank you so much for your kind and sweet spirit that you bring to Community Health. I just want you to know it’s appreciated. God Bless you and your family. Have a great weekend.
From, Doreen P. with love and prayers
� Dear Bob, Thank you for a good visit! It is nice that there is music playing! And thanks for the new tooth-brush and toothpaste! See you in August! Take care and may God bless you abundantly! “
“ I am forever grateful to Dr. Cohen, for all he has done for me. After months of issues having my dentures made. I was very beside myself with the holidays coming. Dr. Cohen stepped in and went out of his way to make sure I had them in time for an event I had, and then continued to go out of his way week after week to make adjustments so I wasn’t uncomfortable while getting used to the teeth. He is kind and really cares for his patients. The world could use more people like him. “ - Melissa R. I came to fill out paper, our staff member Kelly M. was cool, calm and collective. She helped me out with paperwork, answered all my questions and helped me get an appointment. I think she saved my life. She went above and beyond. She represents this company. Do everything you can to keep her. Give her more money and vacation, and if the CEO needs to talk to me, just tell her to call me. Kelly S. – New Patient
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ACCEPTING NEW MEDICAL & DENTAL PATIENTS
Vision Dental Pediatrics OB/GYN & Prenatal Behavior Health Services Substance Abuse Treatment Case Management Discount Pharmacy Nutri�on Services Healthcare Discounts
NEW LOCATION:
The Coventry Mall (Next to Dick's Spor�ng Goods) 351 W. Schuylkill Road, Suite G-15A Po�stown, PA 19465.
Referral Assistance Transla�on Services
Free Transporta�on
700 Heritage Drive, Suite 100 800 Heritage Drive, Suite 802 Po�stown, PA 19464 www.ch-dc.org Phone: 610.326.9460 or 610.326.9463 (Hours are subject to change without no�ce.) Walk-in medical hours at 700 Heritage Drive, Suite 701 for established CHDC pa�ents. Mon. Closed, Tues 8-7, Wed. 8-5, Thurs-Sat. Closed Last pa�ent will be seen 15 minutes prior to closing Now Serving the Boyertown Area 351 W. SCHUYLKILL ROAD Monday 8am - 8pm Tuesday 8am - 7pm
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802 HERITAGE (Dental) Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm
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