Dr. Gerard J. Criner, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Critical Care Medicine

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Dr. Criner graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He works in Philadelphia, PA and 1 other location and specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care and Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Criner is affiliated with Temple University Hospital.

Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

3401 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140

Temple Health Oaks

450 Cresson Blvd Ste 200Phoenixville, PA 19460

accepting new patients
3.4

9 Ratings
47 years of experience
59 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Temple University Health System
6 written reviews
3 specialties
20 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Criner's Ratings and Reviews

3.4

9 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 18 Minutes

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Schedule for valve surgery oct 29 on oct 28 at pre admission after finishing paperwork was told I did not qualify after months of testing What doctor puts a patient thru this?

October 30th, 2019

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Dr Criner was the doctor who diagnosed my pulmonary fibrosis, and led me to the correct path for saving my life.

February 18th, 2018

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I feel very fortunate and blessed to have Dr. Criner as my pulmonary physician. I would give him ten stars if I could. He is the best there is.

March 4th, 2017

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Excellent doctor.Caring,concerned about patients and family.Tooktime to visit me on a Sunday after my lung transplant.Temple is fortunate to have him on staff.

December 11th, 2015

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Dr Criner is the most professional and brilliant Doctor I have ever met. He diagnosed my lung issue immediately and has it under control. I can go on living my life normally, with very little inconvenience. Thank God for Dr. Criner and Temple Lung Center.

October 22nd, 2015

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There is nothing about my treatment by Dr Criner and his staff that I wouldn't rate a 5

August 28th, 2015

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Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Angiographic Visualization
Asthma
Bronchoscopy
Chest Infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Dyspnea
Emphysema
Hypercapnia
Lung Diseases
Lung Transplantation
Obstructive Lung Diseases
Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Emphysema (COPD)
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Tuberculosis (TB)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Temple University Health System

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Shameek Gayen, MD
Critical Care Medicine
9 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(0)
Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH
Critical Care Medicine
12 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(0)
Dr. Lijo C. Illipparambil, MS, MD
Critical Care Medicine
10 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(0)
Dr. Aamir Ajmeri, MD
Critical Care Medicine
10 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(0)
Dr. Fatima Anjum, MD
Critical Care Medicine
24 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(1)
Dr. Kartik V. Shenoy, MD
Critical Care Medicine
21 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(3)
Dr. Kathleen Brennan, MD
Critical Care Medicine
38 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(1)
Dr. Rachel N. Criner, MD
Critical Care Medicine
10 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(0)
Dr. Mario Naranjo-Tovar, MD, MHS
Critical Care Medicine
14 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(0)
Dr. Victor Kim, MD
Sleep Medicine
28 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(4)

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