Summary

Dr. Richard Wender is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 47 years to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 1982. Dr. Wender's extensive experience spans nearly five decades of caring for families and individuals throughout their healthcare journeys. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse communities in the Philadelphia area.

Dr. Wender practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, from routine hypertension care to more urgent situations requiring immediate attention. He also provides pediatric care for younger patients with blood pressure concerns. Additionally, Dr. Wender offers services such as alcohol detoxification support, Alzheimer's testing, and birth control consultations. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive approach to family medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 47 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Richard Wender

3737 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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4.3 
47 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Philadelphia , PAHouston , TXMission , TXLawrenceville , GA
Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Wender

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • 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 (fka 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 - 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
  • Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Wender has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Wender has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital1982

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Does Dr. Richard Wender accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Wender affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Wender is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Does Dr. Richard Wender accept my insurance?
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