Dr. Frank Aliganga, MD, Medford, NJ

About Dr. Frank Aliganga

Dr. Frank Aliganga is a board-certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician and founder of Empowered Health DPC LLC in Philadelphia, PA and Medford, New Jersey. Dr. Aliganga earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry summa cum laude from Northeastern University in 2008, followed by his Doctor of Medicine from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in 2013, where he received the Dr. Mitchell Spellman Award for his outstanding achievements. After completing his Family Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente of Southern California (2013-2016), where he was honored with The Jimmy H. Hara, MD Community Medicine Award, Dr. Aliganga pursued a Community Medicine Fellowship (2016-2017) to deepen his understanding of population health and preventive care. He served as a Family Medicine Physician at Asian Pacific Health Care Venture in Los Angeles (2017-2021) while holding an Asst Clinical Professor position at the CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program. Most recently, he practiced at Cooper University Healthcare (2021-2025), where he served as Clinical Instructor at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Additionally, he previously served as Chief School Physician for Camden City School District. His passion for medicine stems from his desire to address the root causes of disease and eliminate healthcare barriers. His research background, including studies on social determinants of health, mental health perceptions in diverse communities, and health disparities in Asian/Pacific Islander populations, reflects his commitment to understanding and improving healthcare access for all patients. Dr. Aliganga provides comprehensive, whole-person care with a focus on obesity management, mental health, and preventive medicine. His Direct Primary Care model allows him to spend quality time with patients, addressing not just symptoms but underlying health factors that contribute to chronic disease.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Acute urinary tract infection

Diabetic emergency

Emphysema (COPD)

Lower back pain

Underactive thyroid

High cholesterol

Acute urinary tract infection

Diabetic emergency

Emphysema (COPD)

Lower back pain

Office locations

Dr. Frank Aliganga, MD also offers online video visits for patients

Empowered Health Direct Primary Care (1 of 2)

2418 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Empowered Health Direct Primary Care (2 of 2)

560 Stokes Rd, Ste 10E, Medford, NJ 08055

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Education and background

Practice names

Empowered Health Direct Primary Care

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Doctor of Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Internship in Family Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Residency in Family and Community Medicine
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Fellowship in Community Medicine
Northeastern University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians
New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1306281084

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Frank Aliganga work with?

Dr. Frank Aliganga works with Empowered Health Direct Primary Care.

Where is Dr. Frank Aliganga's office located?

Dr. Frank Aliganga has 4 office locations, including in Medford and Philadelphia, view full addresses on Dr. Aliganga's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Aliganga have?

Dr. Frank Aliganga is certified by American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Obesity Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Frank Aliganga?

Dr. Frank Aliganga frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Frank Aliganga on their profile.