Dr. Bernard KingDO, FAAFP

Dr. King earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990. He completed a Family Medicine residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia and then a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of California San Diego. That combination of training gives him a broad clinical foundation across primary care and sports-related conditions.

Yes. Dr. King holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, the American Board of Family Medicine in Sports Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Dr. King specializes in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He provides comprehensive primary care for adults while also treating musculoskeletal and sports-related concerns. His dual specialization makes him a strong fit for both everyday health management and active patients with performance or injury needs.

Dr. King treats a broad range of conditions through family medicine, including chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. His Sports Medicine training also equips him to evaluate and manage musculoskeletal injuries, joint issues, and conditions affecting active patients.

Dr. King views patient care as a collaborative journey. He partners with each patient to navigate health challenges, prioritize goals, and plan a course of care together. He emphasizes prevention, education, and shared decision-making rather than reactive treatment.

Yes. Dr. King personally sees every patient who visits the office. The practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants as substitutes for physician visits. This direct access to Dr. King is a core feature of his MDVIP practice model.

Yes. Dr. King is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This 24/7 access means patients can contact him directly for urgent questions without waiting until the next business day.

Dr. King holds an affiliation with Riddle Hospital. This affiliation supports patients who need hospital-level care and ensures continuity between Dr. King's outpatient practice and inpatient services when necessary.

Prevention is central to how Dr. King practices medicine. He uses the MDVIP Annual Wellness Program to conduct comprehensive screenings and diagnostic tests for each patient. He then builds a custom wellness plan around those results. His goal is to help patients focus on health goals before problems become serious.