About
Dr Sitapara holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, earned at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as a member of the medical faculty. His academic career extended to Harvard Medical School and the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged (Hebrew SeniorLife), where he served on faculty as well. He completed his fellowship training at Boston University Medical Center.
Dr. Sitapara taught the course "Good Doctoring" at the University of Pennsylvania, shaping his conviction that compassion belongs at the center of every patient encounter. That conviction led him to found Signature Medicine in 2006. He holds privileges at St. Mary's Medical Center and serves on its Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Physician Information Technology Advisory Board. He also served on the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Task Force for Health Information Technology. Philadelphia Magazine named him a Top Doctor in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022, making him the only Newtown internist to earn that recognition in consecutive years. Suburban Life Magazine recognized him as a Top Doctor in Internal Medicine in 2016. The American Medical Association honored him with its Leadership Award for Excellence in Medicine. He is passionate about preventive care, early detection, and medical weight loss, and his patients consistently describe his manner as compassionate and reassuring.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Fellowship, Boston University Medical Center
Additional Training
Faculty, Harvard Medical School; Faculty, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged (Hebrew SeniorLife); Member of Medical Faculty, University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sitapara right for?
Dr. Sitapara is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes a thorough, relationship-driven approach. Older adults and patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his dual certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Patients focused on prevention, early detection, or medical weight loss will find his clinical priorities align well with their goals. His 24/7 availability makes him a good match for patients who want direct access to their doctor between visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sitapara holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. This combination allows him to care for a broad range of adult patients, with particular depth in caring for older adults and managing complex, age-related conditions.
Dr. Sitapara completed his fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. He went on to serve on the medical faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Medical School, and the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged.
Dr. Sitapara treats a wide range of adult conditions, including chronic diseases, age-related illnesses, hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. He also specializes in preventive care, geriatric medicine, and medically supervised weight loss.
Yes. Philadelphia Magazine named Dr. Sitapara a Top Doctor in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. He is the only Newtown internist to earn that recognition in consecutive years. Suburban Life Magazine recognized him as a Top Doctor in Internal Medicine in 2016, and the American Medical Association honored him with its Leadership Award for Excellence in Medicine.
Dr. Sitapara centers his practice on compassion, communication, and genuine patient relationships. His "Good Doctoring" course at the University of Pennsylvania shaped his belief that caring for a patient as a whole person is fundamental to good medicine. He builds these values into every patient encounter at Signature Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Sitapara holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine alongside his Internal Medicine certification. He served on faculty at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged and brings deep experience caring for older adults and managing age-related health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Sitapara holds privileges at St. Mary's Medical Center. He serves on its Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and its Physician Information Technology Advisory Board. He also served on the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Task Force for Health Information Technology.
Dr. Sitapara is passionate about catching health problems early and helping patients take proactive steps. He incorporates medical weight loss, including the supervised OPTIFAST program, as part of his broader commitment to prevention and long-term wellness.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026