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Dr. Harold M. Gordon, MD is a pediatrician in Ardmore, PA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Harold M. Gordon, MD is affiliated with Main Line Health and Nemours Children's Health.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:
As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.
After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.
In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:
Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:
People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.
Dr. Harold M. Gordon, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (1977)
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Harold M. Gordon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Harold M. Gordon, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Three Rivers Provider Network, Insurance Administrators of America, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Six Degrees Health-Tribado, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Lifetrac Transplant, Six Degrees Health Transplant, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Star Healthcare Network, Keystone First CHIP and Interlink Transplant.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Harold M. Gordon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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BEXSERO $78 |
BREO $25 |
FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT $19 |
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EpiPen $49 |
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TRUMENBA $32 |
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Norditropin $41 |
PROAIR $25 |
QUADRACEL $21 |
Evekeo $16 |
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Dr. Harold Gordon is a general pediatrics specialist in Wayne, PA and Ardmore, PA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gordon include diarrhea, pneumonia, and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Dr. Gordon's professional affiliations include Nemours Children's Health and Main Line Health. He accepts Blue California, Fidelis Care, Coventry, and more. He attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Gordon's training includes a residency program at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
