Total Access Medical - Direct Primary Care Blog

Shining the Spotlight on Dr. Frank Pettinelli

Apr 10, 2015 by Richard Stamps

A graduate of Temple University and PCOM and board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, Dr. Pettinelli has been practicing in Mt. Laurel since joining his father’s practice in 1984.

Dr. Pettinelli brings an unparalleled level of experience to both his patients and the Total Access Medical network. As one of the most respected physicians in the South Jersey area, Dr. Pettinelli places a strong emphasis on providing complete and quality care to his patients.

A guest lecturer at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Pettinelli is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine.

Here's Dr. Pettinelli, in his own words.

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Why You & Your Concierge MD Should Embrace Electronic Medical Records

Mar 31, 2015 by Richard Stamps

It's the future of medicine.

And, as of the writing of this article, it's also the law. The Affordable Care Act stipulates, "The new law will institute a series of changes to standardize billing and requires health plans to begin adopting and implementing rules for the secure, confidential, electronic exchange of health information. Using electronic health records will reduce paperwork and administrative burdens, cut costs, reduce medical errors and most importantly, improve the quality of care."

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Personal Medicine: Let's Talk Heart Health

Feb 09, 2015 by Richard Stamps

February is American Heart Month, an easy thing to remember, given all the heart-shaped boxes in red and pink that we see every time we go to the store or turn on the TV.

While the heart symbolizes love, it's also something that symbolizes our overall health. So let's talk about the steps we can all take towards having a healthier heart.

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