Jeffrey P McGovern, MD

AHN Provider

Pulmonary Disease

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Expertise: Adult Asthma, Chronic...See all...

(814) 864-4755

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Locations

Chest Diseases

204 W 26th St

Erie, PA 16508

DIRECTIONS

(814) 864-4755

Fax (814) 864-5430

Sigsbee Rehabilitation

204 W 26th St

Erie, PA 16508

DIRECTIONS

(814) 868-7581

Fax (814) 864-3580

Dr. McGovern is director of the AHN Saint Vincent Hospital Sleep Center. He helps patients manage sleep-and pulmonary-related conditions. He is experienced in administering bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, and endobronchial ultrasound and is an expert in all facets of pulmonary medicine. He has a special clinical interest in sleep apnea, narcolepsy, limb movements, parasomnias, and lung cancer.

Dr. McGovern received his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a residency at Graduate Hospital: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He furthered his training with fellowships in pulmonary and critical care at the University of California Irvine Medical Center in Irvine, California. He is currently the immediate past president of the Erie County Medical Society. He speaks English.

Languages Spoken

Expertise

Adult Asthma

Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-COPD

Cystic Fibrosis

Dyspnea

EBUS - Endobronchial Ultrasound

Emphysema

Lung Cancer

Lung Disease

Narcolepsy

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Pleural Effusion

Pneumonia

Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary Nodule

Pulmonologist

Pulmonology

Respiratory Illnesses

Sarcoidosis

Shortness of Breath

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine/Studies

Thoracentesis

Tuberculosis, TB

Ratings

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Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.8star star star star star

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.8star star star star star

Explanations about your problem or condition

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Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

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Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

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Recent Patient Comments

"Dr Mc Govern is always attentive & concerned re my health issues I always feel confident under his care"

March 19, 2024

"I'm definitely happy with my choice of Dr McGovern"

March 17, 2024

"The best in Erie"

February 29, 2024

"I felt a little rushed through the appt."

February 23, 2024

"Dr. McGovern is always very attentive. He explains benefits of all treatment options, but still lets the patient make decisions. He's very kind and very patient."

February 20, 2024

"Only complaint is I never received a breathing test to measure how my lungs are doing. Not once & no x-rays to see if the sarcoidosis was spreading or not."

February 13, 2024

"Outstanding doctor."

February 06, 2024

"Dr McGovern has a very calming way about him"

January 31, 2024

"After I left I went back to my office and shared with my coworkers how different my experience was with this doctor. My coworker that has been driving to [...] for her healthcare immediately called the office to attempt a referral for herself! [...] This doctor and nurse team made a terrifying experience the best it could possibly be. So much appreciated."

January 14, 2024

"He was in a hurry and eager to get in to his next patient. I felt rushed and not listened to. I didn't feel as though I was respected enough to be taken seriously."

January 08, 2024

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Credentials

Fellowship

University of California, Irvine Medical Center

School

Hahnemann University School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Int Med-Critical Care Medicine

American Board of Internal Med-Pulmonary Disease

American Board of Internal Medicine-Sleep Medicine

Residency

Graduate Hospital

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