
Edmund A. Pribitkin MD
Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Facial Plastic Surgery
Executive Vice President Jefferson Health Professor
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925 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Phone+1 215-955-6760
Fax+1 215-923-4532
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Summary
- Dr. Pribitkin is an Executive Vice President at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia’s fastest growing provider of health care services with 31 hospitals and over 200 outpatient and urgent care locations accounting for more than 3.8 million annual visits. He leads the Jefferson Medical Group, which is comprised of over 6500 employed physicians and advanced practice providers.
During his quarter century at Jefferson, Dr. Pribitkin has served as a residency program director, academic vice chair, President of Jefferson University Physicians and the Chief Medical Officer for Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. A recipient of the Jefferson Career Achievement in Medicine Award and the Dean’s Outstanding Clinician Award, Dr. Pribitkin is regularly listed as one of Philadelphia’s Top Docs by Philadelphia magazine and one of America’s Top Docs by Castle & Connolly. Dr. Pribitkin is a professor at Thomas Jefferson University, where he co-founded the Jefferson Thyroid and Parathyroid Center, the first multi-disciplinary center of its kind in the region. He authored the world’s first Botox Cosmetic dose response study, originated Sonic rhinoplasty and invented an epinephrine delivery device attached to a smartphone. He received his medical degree from the Perelman Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania and his MBA from The Wharton School.
Education & Training
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1991 - 1992
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1986 - 1991
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1986
The Johns Hopkins UniversityB.A., Humanities, 1978 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1996 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1987 - 2026
CA State Medical License 1991 - 1993
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2024
- Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2009-2024
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Surgeon- and Hospital-Level Contributions to Surgical Supply Cost Variation in an Integrated Health System.Ramsey M Dallal, Edmund A Pribitkin, Radi F Zaki, Charles J Yeo
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2026-10-01 - GLP-1 Demand Shock: Work Reallocation, Productivity Decline, and Training Implications Across General and Bariatric Surgery.Ramsey Michael Dallal, Aditya Das, Edmund A Pribitkin, Alec C Beekley, Talar Tatarian
Annals of Surgery. 2026-09-01 - 4 citationsTowards universal chemosensory testing: needs, barriers, and opportunities.Steven D Munger, Kai Zhao, Linda A Barlow, Duncan Boak, Katie Boateng
Chemical Senses. 2025-01-22
Journal Articles
- Is above Age 45 Appropriate for Upstaging Well Differentiated Papillary ThyroidBischoff LA, Curry J, Ahmed A, Pribitkin EA, Miller JL, Endocrine Practice, 11/1/2013
- False Positive FNA due to Highly Sensitive BRAF AssayDiLorenzo M, Miller J, Tuluc M, Wang ZX, Savarese V, Pribitkin EA, Endocrine Practice, 9/6/2013
- Air Reflux and Other Sequelae Following Endoscopic DacryocystorhinostomyBiro N MD, Murchison AP, Pribitkin EA, Marc MR, Bilyk JR, Oculoplastic & Reconstrictive Surgery, 9/1/2013
Press Mentions
Lehigh Valley Health Network to End Contracts with UnitedHealthcare in 2026October 27th, 2025
LVHN Won't Accept UnitedHealthcare Insurance in 2026, Affecting ThousandsOctober 27th, 2025
Split Physician Roles in Action: A Guide from AMCsJuly 25th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish, Russian
External Links
- facial plasticshttp://www.philadelphiafacelift.com
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