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Office
1722 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031Phone+1 215-233-9700Fax+1 215-233-9710
Education & Training
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1987 - 1990
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1984 - 2022
NJ State Medical License 1986 - 1991
NC State Medical License 1987 - 1988
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 20 citationsPhytosterols, red yeast rice, and lifestyle changes instead of statins: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.David J. Becker, Benjamin French, Patti B. Morris, Erin Silvent, Ram Y. Gordon
American Heart Journal. 2013-07-01 - 98 citationsTolerability of red yeast rice (2,400 mg twice daily) versus pravastatin (20 mg twice daily) in patients with previous statin intolerance.Steven C. Halbert, Benjamin French, Ram Y. Gordon, John T. Farrar, Kathryn H. Schmitz
The American Journal of Cardiology. 2010-01-15 - 180 citationsRed Yeast Rice for Dyslipidemia in Statin-Intolerant Patients: A Randomized TrialDavid J. Becker, Ram Y. Gordon, Steven C. Halbert, Benjamin French, Patti B. Morris
Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009-06-16
Press Mentions
The Top 10 Heart Health Developments in 2021, According to a Philly CardiologistJanuary 3rd, 2022- 8 Takeaways on the Latest Updates in COVID-19 Treatment | Expert OpinionJanuary 20th, 2021
Cardiologist Questions Use of Boston Scientific Watchman DeviceJuly 10th, 2019- Join now to see all
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- Fellow
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