Francis J. Braconaro, MD
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Primary Care
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- Primary Care
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I pay detailed attention to all your symptoms. I have extensive emergency room experience, which enables me to quickly evaluate problems, and I am very interested in the relationship between the practice, its patients and the community.
Why I entered medicine
Parents and schoolteachers directed me to use my capabilities to improve the world, and medicine offers an opportunity to help.
Community involvement
I support community food banks and veterans’ groups, assist first responders and donate to local senior centers.
Personal interests
I split free time among a home farm that helps local food banks, project cars, DIY projects and history.
Education
Undergraduate
Villanova University, BS - Biology, 1968
Medical Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine, 1972
Training
Internship 1973
Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Residency 1974
Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Residency 1975
Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Residency 1976
Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Acid Reflux
- Acne
- Adolescent Health
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Allergies in Children
- Anemia
- Ankle Disorders
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorders
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Abdominal Disorders
- Acid Reflux
- Acne
- Adolescent Health
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Allergies in Children
- Anemia
- Ankle Disorders
- Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorders
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back and Neck Pain
- Blood Disorders
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Diseases
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Cirrhosis
- Cold
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Constipation
- Cough
- Degenerative Brain Diseases
- Degenerative Spine Conditions
- Dementia
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)
- Ear Ache
- Earwax Buildup
- Edema
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disease
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophagitis
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Falls
- Fibromyalgia
- Folliculitis
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Functional Intestinal Disorder
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or Heartburn
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Goiter
- Gout
- Graves' Disease
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Headaches
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hypercalcemia (Excess Calcium in Blood)
- Hyperglycemia (Excess Blood Glucose)
- Hyperkalemia (Excess Potassium in Blood)
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Hypokalemia (Low Potassium in Blood)
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Increased Blood Supply to Heart
- Infections
- Infectious Conditions
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jaundice
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Disease
- Knee Pain
- Leukocytosis
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Liver Disease
- Lung Diseases
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy (Lymph Node Disease)
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Major Infections
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Monogenic Diabetes (Mature Onset Diabetes of Youth or MODY)
- Myalgia (Muscle Pain)
- Neuropathy
- Neutropenia
- Nosebleed
- Nutritional Deficiency
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteopenia (Bone Loss)
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
- Outer Ear Infection
- Pancreatic Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Postnasal Drip
- Pre-diabetes
- Prostatitis
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Spine Osteoarthritis
- Steroid-induced Diabetes
- Stomach Diseases
- Stress
- Stroke
- Thrombosis/Embolism
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Ulcer
- Unsteady Gait
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vascular Disease
- Vertigo
- Vomiting Disorders
- Warts
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Services Offered
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Anemia Screening
- Cancer Screening
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Initiation of Anticoagulation, Management of Chronic Anticoagulation, Peri-Operative Bridging Education
- Injection of Tendon
- Injection Therapy
- Internal Medicine
- Joint Injection
- Knee Injection
- Medications Management
- Mole Removal
- A1C Testing (Diabetes Blood Test)
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Anemia Screening
- Cancer Screening
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Initiation of Anticoagulation, Management of Chronic Anticoagulation, Peri-Operative Bridging Education
- Injection of Tendon
- Injection Therapy
- Internal Medicine
- Joint Injection
- Knee Injection
- Medications Management
- Mole Removal
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
- Rapid Flu Testing
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid Injection
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Trigger Point Injection
- Urinalysis
- Wart Removal
- Wellness Examination
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