Dr. Arnold L. Goldstein, MDVIP

09/04/2025

My fantastic staff and I are hyped up for the Eagles season. Go 🦅 

08/29/2025

As a former US public health service officer working for CDC I would like to support the work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the past decades. This organization has helped prevent and eliminate infectious diseases, domestically and internationally.
Recognizing legitimate scientific studies is the pathway to better health through prevention.
The current administrations actions are detrimental to our health and that of the country in the world. Let Congress know that these actions cannot be tolerated. 

08/03/2025

Treating multiple cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously could help preserve brain health in older adults, new data show.

07/22/2025

Office phone update!!
If you are trying to reach us please call these numbers!
215-752-8889
215-876-6449
215-752-3881

We recently updated our phone system and dropped a few lines. Please make sure you save the above numbers in your phone.

Sorry for any inconvenience!

07/10/2025

A reminder to those who are on GLP one agonist such as Ozempic, Wegovy,or Rybelsus Mounjoro or Zepbound.
If you’re scheduled for a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia to hold your medication one week prior to avoid reflux and aspiration during Anesthesia 

07/03/2025

If you’re traveling over the summer, you may want to consider packing the following items in case of illness or emergency. Many are over-the-counter some need a doctors prescription.

Ondansetron(Zofran) for vomiting, and nausea brought on by food poisoning or infection with Noreau virus. Prescription needed.
Scopolamine transdermal patch -for motion, sickness prescription 
Hydrocortisone cream – for rashes can be purchased over-the-counter
Benadryl – for allergic reactions can be purchased over-the-counter.
Melatonin – 3–5 mg for sleep can be purchased over-the-counter.
Lopyramide, Imodium– for diarrhea can be purchased over the counter.
Dulcolax for constipation can be purchased at counter.
An acid such as Tums for heartburn
Pepcid – also for heartburn can be purchased over-the-counter 

Antibiotics prescription needed, depending on allergic profile consider azithromycin(Z-Pak) respiratory infection or Travelers’s diarrhea
Cipro – for urinary tract infection, traveling, diarrhea or respiratory infection

Steroid pack(Medrol) for severe allergic reactions severe skin rash or asthmatic attack. Prescription only.

Of course, remember sunblock 30 SPF

Have a safe summer.

05/28/2025

05/27/2025

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We checked grip strength every year in our MDVIP annual wellness exam. Muscle mass is extremely important to longevity and survival.

This clip is from episode #349 - AMA #71: Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevityIn this clip, they di...

05/05/2025

Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down.

04/24/2025

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04/24/2025

For those on GLP one agonist like Ozempic,Wegovy,Moumjoto or Zepound maintaining muscle mass by taking an adequate protein and adding resistance exercise to your program is essential to avoid Sarcopenia or loss of muscle mass

Protein is an important nutrient that needs to be consumed on a regular basis. We recommend that you choose unprocessed meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and/or dairy as your – protein sources.

04/20/2025

To those who celebrate
HAPPY EASTER🐣