Brian D. Philips, CRNP, MSN

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) information

Pain Medicine

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Languages spoken

  • English

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About

Philosophy of care

I believe in treating you as a whole patient and not simply focusing on your immediate problem. Pain management is about using all treatment modalities to provide a comprehensive, safe and effective approach to reducing your discomfort.

Why I entered medicine

I chose to become a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) because of my father and my childhood family doctor. My father was a volunteer EMT and I spent countless hours with him at the ambulance company. I truly admired his compassion and willingness to volunteer his time to helping others in need. I was always interested in hearing what emergencies he responded to and what treatments he used to help those patients. My other reason for pursuing medicine was watching the joy and personal fulfillment my family doctor got from taking care of patients of all ages. He made me feel, during a sick visit or a routine check-up, that I was his most-important patient. His interest in not only my health, but also my personal life, was genuine.

Community involvement

I volunteer my time as a youth basketball coach for my township.

Personal interests

I truly enjoy spending time with my family. My children are involved in sports and I get great joy watching them play.

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LVH–Cedar Crest is also the top hospital in the region for the 13th consecutive time and ranks fifth among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania.
U.S. News rates Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as high performing in aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and care for conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.

Education

Undergraduate
The University Of Scranton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1995

Graduate
Pace University, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 2004