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'''Dresher''' (previously '''Dreshertown''') is a community in [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 5,610 at the 2000 census.  Because Dresher is neither an incorporated area nor a [[census-designated place]], all statistics are for the [[ZIP code]] 19025.
'''Dresher''' is an [[unincorporated community]] located in [[Montgomery County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Pennsylvania]]. It is a part of [[Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania|Upper Dublin Township]].


==Obesity in {{PAGENAME}}==
== Geography ==
Over the past twenty years, the rate of people that are either [[overweight]] or obese has increased dramatically in Pennsylvania where about two in three adults are reported being [[overweight]] or about 64%. The rate of [[obesity]] in {{PAGENAME}}, based on the county data, is estimated to be about 29%, which is [https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/HealthStatistics/VitalStatistics/CountyHealthProfiles/Documents/current/index.aspx comparable] to the rate of obesity in the state of [[Pennsylvania]] of about 30%.
Dresher is situated in the eastern part of Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles north of [[Philadelphia]]. The community is primarily residential, with a mix of [[suburban]] developments and [[commercial]] areas.


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== History ==
The area now known as Dresher was originally inhabited by the [[Lenape]] people. European settlers arrived in the 17th century, and the area developed as part of the [[agricultural]] landscape of Pennsylvania. Over time, Dresher evolved into a suburban community, particularly after the construction of the [[Pennsylvania Turnpike]] in the mid-20th century.


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== Economy ==
Dresher hosts a variety of businesses, including [[retail]] stores, [[restaurants]], and [[professional services]]. The community is also home to several [[corporate offices]], contributing to the local economy.


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== Education ==
1718 Welsh Road, 2nd Floor, Ste C, Philadelphia, PA · (215) 676-2334
Dresher is served by the [[Upper Dublin School District]], which provides [[public education]] to the community. The district includes several [[elementary schools]], a [[middle school]], and [[Upper Dublin High School]].


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== Transportation ==
(215) 676-2334 987 Old Eagle School Rd Wayne, PA 19087
Dresher is accessible via major roads such as the [[Pennsylvania Turnpike]] (Interstate 276) and [[Pennsylvania Route 63]]. Public transportation is available through [[SEPTA]] bus services, connecting Dresher to surrounding areas.
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== Notable People ==
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* [[John Doe (fictional name)|John Doe]], a notable resident known for contributions to the local community.


==Healthcare providers in {{PAGENAME}}==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


This is a list of {{PAGENAME}}. For other healthcare providers in {{PAGENAME}}.
== External Links ==
* [https://www.upperdublin.net/ Upper Dublin Township Official Website]


==Also see==
* Also see [[healthcare in Philadelphia, PA]].
==Sortable tables==
'''Note:''' These tables are sortable which means you can re-arrange the information by any of the headings such as zip code.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ '''List of healthcare providers {{PAGENAME}}'''
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! '''PA Provider's Name'''!!'''Other'''!!'''ID'''!!'''Address Line 1'''!!'''Address Line 2'''!!'''Misc.'''!!'''City'''!!'''State'''!!'''ZIP'''!!Specialty'''
|-
| [[Dr.Barbara Magee]]||||1955929||||1615 Limekiln Pike||||Dresher||PA||19025-1053||Dental Providers--> Dentist
|-
| [[Dr.Anthony Antonuccio]]||||2890568||||1615 Limekiln Pike||||Dresher||PA||19025-1053||Dental Providers--> Dentist
|-
| [[Dr.Howard Lee Edelman]]||||648942||||830 Twining Rd||Suite 9||Dresher||PA||19025-1700||Dental Providers--> Dentist
|-
| [[Dr.Craig M Appelstein]]||Appelstein||378745||||1891 Nicole Dr||||Dresher||PA||19025-1430||Dental Providers--> Dentist--> Endodontics
|-
| [[Dr.James M Stevenson]]||||112012||||830 Twining Rd||Suite 9||Dresher||PA||19025-1700||Dental Providers--> Dentist--> General Practice
|-
| [[Dr.Xin Mu-renger]]||||455530||||1615 Limekiln Pike||||Dresher||PA||19025-1007||Dental Providers--> Dentist--> General Practice
|-
| [[Dr.James F Maynes]]||||481227||||1615 Limekiln Pike||||Dresher||PA||19025-1007||Dental Providers--> Dentist--> General Practice
|-
| [[Dr.Stephen Paul Altomari]]||||918777||||1321 Susquehanna Rd||||Dresher||PA||19025-1010||Dental Providers--> Dentist--> General Practice
|-
| [[Dr.Joseph T Gallagher]]||Gallagher||629304||||1650 Limekiln Pike Ste 11||Dreshertown Plaza||Dresher||PA||19025-1114||Eye And Vision Services Providers--> Optometrist
|-
| [[Dr.Joseph P Lewcun]]||||20842||||830 Twining Rd||Suite 6||Dresher||PA||19025||Family Medicine
|-
| [[Dr.Paul S Baron]]||||334067||||830 Twining Rd||Suite #6||Dresher||PA||19025||Family Medicine
|-
| [[Dr.Richard Saul Glick]]||||622519||||1444 Candlebrook Dr||||Dresher||PA||19025-1023||General Practice
|-
| [[Dr.Lance H Leopold]]||Leopold||943650||||1441 Catlin Way||||Dresher||PA||19025-1035||Internal Medicine--> Hematology & Oncology
|-
| [[Dr.Mark Steven Kramer]]||||1032506||||1412 Lantern Cir||Office #200||Dresher||PA||19025-1029||Psychiatry & Neurology--> Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
|-
| [[Dr.John J Worthington]]||||133168||||715 Twining Road||Suite 201||Dresher||PA||19025-1833||Psychiatry & Neurology--> Psychiatry
|-
| [[Dr.Robert Benjamin]]||||335144||||12 Mayo Pl||||Dresher||PA||19025-1228||Psychiatry & Neurology--> Psychiatry
|-
| [[Dr.Andrew H Shaer]]||||405142||||704 Castlewood Dr||||Dresher||PA||19025-2014||Radiology--> Diagnostic Radiology
|-
| [[Dr.Bernard Lewin]]||||423203||||1750 Limekiln Pike||||Dresher||PA||19025-1502||Radiology--> Diagnostic Radiology
|-
| [[Dr.Orlando Alvarez]]||||798073||||1750 Limekiln Pike||||Dresher||PA||19025-1502||Radiology--> Diagnostic Radiology
|}
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[[Category:Philadelphia metropolitan area]]
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Revision as of 17:35, 30 December 2024


Dresher, Pennsylvania
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Dresher is an unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is a part of Upper Dublin Township.

Geography

Dresher is situated in the eastern part of Montgomery County, approximately 15 miles north of Philadelphia. The community is primarily residential, with a mix of suburban developments and commercial areas.

History

The area now known as Dresher was originally inhabited by the Lenape people. European settlers arrived in the 17th century, and the area developed as part of the agricultural landscape of Pennsylvania. Over time, Dresher evolved into a suburban community, particularly after the construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the mid-20th century.

Economy

Dresher hosts a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The community is also home to several corporate offices, contributing to the local economy.

Education

Dresher is served by the Upper Dublin School District, which provides public education to the community. The district includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Upper Dublin High School.

Transportation

Dresher is accessible via major roads such as the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 276) and Pennsylvania Route 63. Public transportation is available through SEPTA bus services, connecting Dresher to surrounding areas.

Notable People

  • John Doe, a notable resident known for contributions to the local community.

References

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External Links

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