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YOUR HEALTH IS THEIR PRIMARY FOCUS by Bryan Culver photo by Andrew Andreozzi
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Marc Petrone, DO William Zaccone, DO n this age of social media, you can Google everything from fancy foods to fishing rods, but when it comes to finding the right physicians, nothing compares to familiarity. In a city steeped in tradition, the family doctor is a mainstay for generations of family members. Primary Care Physicians build relationships with patients and are a key component to personalized healthcare. If you are in search of a qualified professional with a keen eye on your wellbeing, skip the express line.
To help with your search, Philadelphia RowHome Magazine is spotlighting some of the private practice physicians who have been caring for our community for generations. Marc C. Petrone, DO, graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 1993 and specializes in Internal Medicine. He has more than 24 years of experience and is affiliated with many hospitals including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Petrone works alongside Dr. William Zaccone, providing
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personal, quality healthcare to generations of patients. Q: Where is your practice located?
in South Philadelphia and still lives in the community. Q: Who inspired you to become a doctor? My godfather. He was a pediatrician. Q: Give us a bit of background on your specialty and education. I studied internal medicine with a residency at PCOM.
1208 Tasker Street
Q: How many generations of families do your patients represent?
Q: Where did you grow up?
Three
I grew up in Upper Darby and still live in Delaware County but South Philadelphia and its residents will always hold a special place in my heart. Even though I don’t live here, I love coming into the city every day and seeing the many families I have treated over the years grow and expand. Dr. Zaccone was born and raised
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Q: What are some of the benefits of regularly visiting a family physician? Preventative medicine. When you visit a physician on a regular basis, you have the ability to stay on top of any health issues or concerns that may develop over time. When patients don’t visit their primary care physicians regularly,
they may develop issues that could have been prevented by earlier diagnosis or treatment. Even seeing a physician once every six months can improve your chances of detecting any healthcare concerns before they become too great. Q: Do you have any recommendations for individuals in search of a primary care physician or specialist? Look for a physician you are comfortable talking to, and an office that offers multiple services such as blood work, ultrasound/ vascular and allergy testing. Contact Information Marc C.Petrone, DO William Zaccone, DO 1208 Tasker Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 215.755.1122 gohomephilly.com