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Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: addictions
411 South Shenandoah Road
Ringtown, PA 17967

Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.

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Office Locations

411 South Shenandoah Road
Ringtown, PA 17967
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Some issues Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

  • Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
  • Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

  • Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
  • Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

In The News 

“Dr. Gregory Dobash, a St. Luke's primary care doctor who has been practicing in Tamaqua for about six years, has seen many doctors leave the area without being replaced.”—"What's being done about the doctor shortage in Pennsylvania Coal Country?", The Morning Call, February 2019
“Dr. Gregory Dobash, a St. Luke's primary care physician in Tamaqua, said many of his patients can't afford a car or don't have a license.”—"In Pennsylvania Coal Region, many are forced to travel long distances to get the health care they need", The Morning Call, January 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

preventive care

In 2012, Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD performed more preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2012 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 140
doctor visit 597
preventive care 38
vaccines 38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2013 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 243
doctor visit 631
preventive care 48
vaccines 48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 103
Female 137
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 45
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 133
doctor visit 700
preventive care 56
vaccines 56

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 140
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 43
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2014

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2015 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 135
doctor visit 646
preventive care 97
vaccines 97

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 230
Female 282
Age
From 65 to 74 198
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 80
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 72
diabetes management 39
doctor visit 642
lab tests 67
preventive care 135
vaccines 96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 131
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 35
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2016

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 12
doctor visit 626
lab tests 68
preventive care 90
vaccines 65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 149
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 40
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2017

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 29
diabetes management 68
doctor visit 645
lab tests 68
preventive care 150
vaccines 82

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 327
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 29
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2018

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 44
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 22
diabetes management 79
doctor visit 453
lab tests 79
preventive care 167
vaccines 88

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 138
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 24
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 54
doctor visit 395
lab tests 54
preventive care 120
vaccines 55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 145
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 23
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2020

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2021 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 91
doctor visit 545
lab tests 91
preventive care 167
vaccines 76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 169
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 21
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2021

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 58
doctor visit 392
lab tests 58
preventive care 89
vaccines 31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 118
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 14
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 35
Dementia 5
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ringtown, PA were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

blood draw 110
diabetes management 57
doctor visit 570
lab tests 69
preventive care 105
vaccines 66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD.

Gender
Female 145
Male 114
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 29
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 32
75 to 84 60
Less than 65 54
65 to 74 112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Warminster Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Warminster Hospital (2003)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 63 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ringtown, PA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-07 
I have been a patient of Dr Dobash’s for 10 years.  In that decade there has never been a time when he didn’t give me his undivided attention and really listen to my health problems and concerns.  I wish Dr Dobash could hold a worldwide conference and teach all doctors how they HAVE TO BE.  I will follow him anywhere.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Charles Dobash, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc. $2,284 SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM
$2,284
AbbVie, Inc. $131 Synthroid
$61 		Androgel
$46
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $54 STIOLTO
$39 		STIOLTO RESPIMAT
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $46 TOUJEO
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $42 NON-PRODUCT
$42
Other $98 VIMOVO
$26 		Victoza
$18 		FLUZONE QIV
$15 		CIALIS
$14 		BREO
$12 		Other
$12
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $2,000
Food and Beverage $426
Honoraria $203
Education $26

Biography

Dr. Gregory Dobash is a specialist in family medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Dobash average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Dobash include primary care and addictions. After completing medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, Dr. Dobash performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Drexel University. He is professionally affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. Dr. Dobash welcomes new patients at his office inRingtown, PA as reported by Doctor.com.