About
David A. Targan, DO, FACP is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Lafayette College in 1995 and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. He completed his internship at Jefferson University Health System-Frankford Hospital and finished his Internal Medicine residency at Lankenau Hospital-Jefferson University Health System in 2004.
Dr. Targan has practiced within the Main Line Health System for over 15 years and holds an appointment as Professor of Medicine at Lankenau Medical Center's Department of Internal Medicine. Since 2006, he has conducted Medical Rounds with students from Jefferson Medical School and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lankenau. He served as Mentor and Assistant Professor in the Nurse Practitioner Program at Villanova University from 2016 to 2018. Before medicine, Dr. Targan worked in the entertainment industry, an experience that shaped his belief that health is central to every goal we pursue. He served as Medical Consultant for Universal Studios on Creed II in 2018 and spent several years as on-air talent for the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Main Line Today Magazine recognized him as a Top Doc in 2017. He is passionate about prevention and builds each patient a custom wellness plan grounded in an integrative approach. Patients consistently describe him as thorough, unhurried, and genuinely engaged in their care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Lafayette College, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1995
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1999
Residency
Lankenau Hospital-Jefferson University Health System, Internal Medicine, 2000-2004
Additional Training
Internship: Jefferson University Health System-Frankford Hospital, 1999-2000
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Targan right for?
Dr. Targan is a strong fit for adults who want a prevention-focused physician managing their long-term health. Patients with chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, integrative approach and direct availability. Professionals and busy individuals appreciate same- and next-day access and direct after-hours phone contact. Those who want every visit with their own physician, not a surrogate, will find his model well-suited to their expectations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Targan specializes in internal medicine with a strong focus on preventive care. He builds each patient a personalized wellness plan using an integrative approach. He also manages chronic conditions and coordinates specialty referrals through Medical Centers of Excellence.
Yes, Dr. Targan holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Lankenau Hospital-Jefferson University Health System.
Dr. Targan earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. He completed his internship at Jefferson University Health System-Frankford Hospital. He then finished his Internal Medicine residency at Lankenau Hospital-Jefferson University Health System in 2004.
Dr. Targan has practiced within the Main Line Health System for over 15 years. He holds hospital privileges at Lankenau Medical Center, located close to his Wynnewood office. He also serves as a Professor of Medicine in Lankenau's Department of Internal Medicine.
Yes, every appointment is directly with Dr. Targan. He does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants to see patients. That consistency supports the relationship-driven care his patients rely on.
Yes, members reach Dr. Targan by phone after hours and on weekends. This access is one of the core benefits of his concierge model. It allows patients to address urgent concerns without waiting for the next business day.
Dr. Targan takes an integrative approach to internal medicine. He grounds each patient's care in a custom wellness plan with prevention at its core. His background in the entertainment industry also shaped his belief that good health enables every other goal a person pursues.
Yes, Dr. Targan has led Medical Rounds at Lankenau Medical Center with students from Jefferson Medical School and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2006. He also served as Mentor and Assistant Professor in Villanova University's Nurse Practitioner Program from 2016 to 2018.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026