About
Vicki Bralow, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Philadelphia's Bella Vista neighborhood. She earned her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her internship at the Hospital of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and finished her residency at Metropolitan Central Hospital. She holds certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Bralow carries the BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider credential, a recognition focused on cardiovascular disease prevention. She has served as Physician Advisor at Executive Health Resources since 2011. Her clinical interests include chronic disease management across a wide range - Lyme disease, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and digestive disorders. She is passionate about nutrition education, teaching patients to understand ketogenic, paleo, and low-carb diets as practical tools for health. She also guides patients through exercise fundamentals, from fat-burning strategies to core strength and balance. Castle Connolly recognized her as a Top Doctor every year from 2013 through 2024, and Philadelphia Magazine named her a Top Doc in 2018. She maintains hospital affiliations with the University of Pennsylvania Hospital System, Pennsylvania Hospital at Penn Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jefferson Hospital at Jefferson Health. She speaks directly with specialists at Pennsylvania Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital about her patients' acute needs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Muhlenberg College
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Metropolitan Central Hospital
Additional Training
Internship at Hospital of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bralow right for?
Dr. Bralow is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses lifestyle alongside clinical treatment. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, Lyme disease, or heart disease benefit from her thorough, individualized approach. She works well with patients interested in nutrition strategies such as ketogenic or low-carb diets. Anyone prioritizing cardiovascular prevention will appreciate her BaleDoneen Method credential and focused expertise in that area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bralow treats a broad range of chronic and acute conditions. Her clinical focus includes Lyme disease, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and digestive disorders. She also coordinates cancer care and manages preventive cardiovascular health through her BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider credential.
Yes, Dr. Bralow holds certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association. She earned her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Metropolitan Central Hospital.
The BaleDoneen Method is a clinically recognized approach to cardiovascular disease prevention. Dr. Bralow earned the BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider credential, reflecting her focused expertise in identifying and reducing cardiovascular risk. This credential guides how she approaches heart health for her patients.
Yes, nutrition education is a core part of Dr. Bralow's practice. She teaches patients how to use ketogenic, paleo, and low-carb diets as practical tools for improving health. She also provides guidance on exercise fundamentals, vitamin supplements, and stress reduction techniques.
Dr. Bralow maintains affiliations with the University of Pennsylvania Hospital System, Pennsylvania Hospital at Penn Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jefferson Hospital at Jefferson Health. She speaks directly with specialists at Pennsylvania Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital about her patients' acute needs.
Yes, Castle Connolly recognized Dr. Bralow as a Top Doctor every year from 2013 through 2024. Philadelphia Magazine also named her a Top Doc in 2018. These recognitions reflect over a decade of consistent peer acknowledgment in the Philadelphia medical community.
Yes, Lyme disease management is one of Dr. Bralow's established clinical areas. She includes Lyme disease alongside her broader chronic disease management services. Patients in the Philadelphia region dealing with Lyme-related concerns can seek her care directly.
Dr. Bralow integrates exercise guidance into her care plans as a practical health tool. She covers fundamentals such as fat-burning strategies, core strength, and balance. This guidance forms part of her broader lifestyle-focused approach to preventive and chronic disease care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026