Summary

Dr. Dava Szalda is a hematology and oncology specialist with 19 years of experience treating patients with blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System in 2011. Dr. Szalda is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Szalda practices at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and maintains an affiliation with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She focuses on cancer survivorship, helping patients navigate life after treatment and manage long-term health needs. Her practice includes providing essential preventive care such as flu vaccines and COVID-19 booster shots. Patients consistently rate Dr. Szalda highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dava Szalda has 2 locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Dava Szalda

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Philadelphia , PAVoorhees , NJPHILADELPHIA , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine Med School: ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Arabian Gulf University College Of Medicine And Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dava Szalda

  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare

Medical Specialties

Dava Szalda has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dava Szalda has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hematologist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine/pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dava Szalda holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Dava Szalda's NPI number is 1255538559.

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Is Dava Szalda accepting new patients?
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Does Dava Szalda accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dava Szalda speak?
Dava Szalda speaks Chinese and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dava Szalda affiliated with?
Dava Szalda is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.

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