About
Dr. Robin Hurst earned her B.A. in Communications and English from Muhlenberg College in 1990. During those undergraduate years, she studied abroad at Oxford University in England. She went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1999. She finished her family practice residency at Jefferson Health Systems, Frankford Hospitals in 2003 and served as chief resident of her program in 2002-2003. She has held board certification in Family Medicine since that year. Beyond her traditional training, Dr. Hurst pursued integrative medicine education and holds memberships in the AOA, POMA, and a Functional Medicine organization.
Dr. Hurst believes food and healthy lifestyle choices form the cornerstone of good health, especially for chronic symptoms tied to stress. She offers nutritional counseling, lifestyle coaching, and guidance on vitamin and herbal supplements supported by clinical research. A 25-plus-year resident of Yardley, she and her husband have lived in the same neighborhood since 1998 and have four children. She enjoys walking, taking art classes, and writing. She also volunteers in children's ministry at Riverstone Church, where her family has attended since 2006. She describes her greatest professional privilege as hearing each patient's unique life journey and helping them become the best version of themselves.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Muhlenberg College, B.A. Communications/English (1990); studied abroad at Oxford University, England
Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (1999)
Residency
Family Practice, Jefferson Health Systems, Frankford Hospitals (2003)
Additional Training
Rutgers University; integrative medicine training
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hurst right for?
Dr. Hurst is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking a primary care doctor who looks beyond symptoms. Adults managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure or high cholesterol benefit from her root-cause approach. Patients interested in nutrition, lifestyle changes, or supplement guidance will find her perspective well-matched to their goals. Families looking for a single physician who can care for children, adults, and seniors will appreciate her full-spectrum family medicine background.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hurst treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sinus infections, fevers, and the flu. She also provides women's health and gynecological services, care for accidents and injuries, and management of stress-related chronic symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Hurst has held board certification in Family Medicine since 2003. She completed her residency at Jefferson Health Systems, Frankford Hospitals and served as chief resident of her program in 2002-2003.
Dr. Hurst looks beyond a patient's symptoms to identify underlying root causes. She draws on functional medicine principles to assess whole-body wellness and builds care plans that address lifestyle, nutrition, and contributing stressors rather than symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Hurst integrates nutritional counseling and lifestyle coaching into her care plans. She also endorses clinically supported research on vitamin and herbal supplements for patients managing certain chronic conditions.
Dr. Hurst earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1999. She completed her family practice residency at Jefferson Health Systems, Frankford Hospitals in 2003 and also pursued additional training at Rutgers University and in integrative medicine.
Yes. Dr. Hurst practices full-spectrum family medicine and sees patients across every life stage. Her panel includes infants, teenagers, adults, and seniors.
Dr. Hurst holds memberships in the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA), and a Functional Medicine organization. She maintains hospital affiliations with Aria Health, St. Mary's Medical Center, and Capital Health System Services.
Dr. Hurst believes healthy food and lifestyle choices form the foundation of managing chronic illness. She prioritizes prevention and root-cause care. For patients dealing with stress-related chronic symptoms, she builds plans that include nutritional guidance, lifestyle coaching, and evidence-backed supplement recommendations.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026