Dr. Andre Posner
Hospitalist and Medical Educator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About Dr. Andre Posner
Dr. Andre Posner is a board-certified family physician and hospitalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He currently works at Penn Medicine, where he serves as a teaching attending. He has over 20 years of clinical experience in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Posner was born in Dakar, Senegal, and raised in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1990. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Frankford Hospital-Bucks County Campus in 2000.
Throughout his career, Posner has held medical roles at several hospitals, including Lower Bucks Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Naples Community Hospital. His responsibilities have included inpatient care, medical directorships, and education of resident physicians.
From 2009 to 2014, he served on the faculty of the Bryn Mawr Family Medicine Residency Program. He developed inpatient teaching programs and supervised residents in clinical and emergency care. He continues to teach and mentor at Penn Medicine.
Posner has received multiple awards for teaching, including the D. Stratton Woodruff Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2022 Faculty Award for Resident Teaching at Lower Bucks Hospital.
He also serves as Medical Director at Greater Philadelphia Weight Loss and Family Medicine. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
South Philly Diet, Inc. / ACE Cardiology Associates
Center for Preventive Medicine
Education
Media
Press
An In-Depth Conversation with Dr. Andre Posner: Legacy and Learning - CEOWORLD magazine
Read the full article ›Andre Posner Launches Personal Website to Share Medical Insights, Teaching Philosophy, and Life Stories
Read the full article ›Licenses & Certifications
- Board Certification in Family Medicine – Issued by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), certified since 2001
Boards & Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – Member
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) – Member
- American Medical Association (AMA) – Member
- Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) – Member
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Andre Posner do?
Dr. Andre Posner is a board-certified family physician and hospitalist who works as a teaching attending at Penn Medicine. He has over 20 years of clinical experience in both hospital and outpatient settings.
What is Dr. Andre Posner known for?
Dr. Andre Posner is known for his work as a hospitalist and medical educator, having developed inpatient teaching programs and mentored resident physicians throughout his career. He has received teaching honors including the D. Stratton Woodruff Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2022 Faculty Award for Resident Teaching at Lower Bucks Hospital.
Where is Dr. Andre Posner based?
Dr. Andre Posner is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Where did Dr. Andre Posner study?
Dr. Andre Posner earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.
Who does Dr. Andre Posner work for?
Dr. Andre Posner currently works at Penn Medicine, where he serves as a teaching attending.
Last updated July 23, 2026