About
Kenneth R. Barmach, MD earned his undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. He went on to Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine in 1973. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, finishing in 1976. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified him in his specialty, and he holds membership in the American College of Physicians. Medical school peers recognized his academic achievement by inducting him into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society in 1972.
Dr. Barmach has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associated Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine since 1980. He approaches patient care as a two-way partnership, listening carefully to each person's goals and sharing his clinical reasoning openly. He believes that understanding a patient's definition of health and happiness is the starting point for good medicine. Patients across multiple generations have trusted him with their care, many for 30 to 40 years. His warmth, thoroughness, and dry sense of humor earn consistent praise from those who know him best.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts, Natural Sciences, 1969
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Doctorate of Medicine, 1973
Residency
Pennsylvania Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1974-1976
Additional Training
Internship: Pennsylvania Hospital, 1973-1974; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associated Faculty, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, since 1980
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barmach right for?
Dr. Barmach is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, partnership-based approach. Those who value a physician who listens carefully and explains his reasoning will feel at home here. Patients looking for continuity across years or even decades find his practice especially well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barmach specializes in internal medicine, with a focus on chronic disease management and comprehensive preventive care. He delivers primary care to adults and builds individualized wellness plans for each patient. His practice also includes travel care coordination and referrals to specialized medical centers of excellence for complex cases.
Dr. Barmach has practiced medicine for more than four decades. He completed his residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in 1976 and has cared for patients in Philadelphia ever since. Many of his patients have trusted him for 30 to 40 years, including multiple generations within the same family.
Yes, the American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Barmach in internal medicine. He also holds membership in the American College of Physicians. His peers inducted him into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during medical school in 1972.
Dr. Barmach earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in 1973. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He has also served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associated Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine since 1980.
Dr. Barmach treats patient care as a two-way partnership. He listens carefully to each person's goals and shares his clinical reasoning openly. He believes that understanding a patient's own definition of health and happiness is the foundation of good medicine.
Dr. Barmach holds affiliations with Pennsylvania Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, both in Philadelphia. These relationships support his ability to coordinate care and refer patients when additional resources are needed.
Yes, Dr. Barmach connects patients requiring specialist expertise with medical centers of excellence. He also coordinates care for patients who need support while traveling, connecting them with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians as needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026