Summary

Dr. Mark Tanker is a gastroenterologist with nearly five decades of experience in digestive health and internal medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. His extensive 49-year career has given him deep expertise in treating complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Tanker is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Tanker practices at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia and surrounding areas, with a primary affiliation at Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park. He specializes in treating challenging digestive disorders including Crohn's disease, GERD, and iron deficiency anemia. His practice also offers advanced treatment options such as infusion therapy and home infusion therapy for patients requiring specialized care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Tanker highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Mercy Catholic Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Mark S Tanker has 7 locations

Einstein Health Gastroenterology

700 Cottman Ave Ste 201Philadelphia, PA 19111
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Holy Redeemer Hospital

1648 Huntingdon PikeMeadowbrook, PA 19046

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

5501 Old York RdPhiladelphia, PA 19141

Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus

7600 Central AvePhiladelphia, PA 19111

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

10800 Knights RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

4900 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19124

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.1 
49 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Italian
Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , PA
Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Ponce School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark S Tanker

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark S Tanker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark S Tanker has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Diseases
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Tanker's NPI number is 1831137538.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Mark Tanker affiliated with?
Dr. Mark Tanker is affiliated with Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park.
Does Dr. Mark Tanker accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Mark Tanker accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Mark Tanker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Mark Tanker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Tanker?
You can find contact information for Dr. Mark Tanker here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Mark Tanker speak?
Dr. Mark Tanker speaks Spanish and English.

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