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Bertrand Behm Lopez, MD
Palliative Medicine
Accepting New Patients
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Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult (18-65)
- Adults over 65
Languages
- Spanish
- Italian
- German
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Bertrand Behm Lopez
Dr. Behm Lopez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include attending to the needs of patients and families and assisting in outlining goals of care. His research interests include prognostication in advanced illness. Dr. Behm Lopez obtained his medical degree from the Universidad de Ciencias Medicas Andrés Vesalio Guzmán Escuela de Medicina. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Capitol Hospice. Dr. Behm Lopez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He speaks English, German, Italian and Spanish.
Locations
- GMC Palliative Medicine
- 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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- phone: 570-271-7383
- Geisinger Medical Center - Palliative Medicine
- 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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- phone: 800-275-6401
- Geisinger Medical Center - Palliative Medicine
- 100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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- phone: 800-275-6401
- Geisinger Medical Center Muncy - Palliative Medicine
- 255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756
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- phone: 800-230-4565
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Capitol Hospice, 2008
- Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, 2006
- Doctor of Medicine: Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas U.de Central, 2000
Board Certifications
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurance
Please contact your insurance carrier to get specific benefit information on what is covered at this location.
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- 2018 Geisinger Employee Plan
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
39 ratings, 10 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions (shown below) from our independently conducted surveys (by Press Ganey Associates) sent to patients within two weeks after their visit with their care provider.
Explanations about your problem/condition
Concern shown for your questions/worries
Provider included you in decisions
Your confidence in care provider
Likelihood of recommending to others
CP discuss treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I without a doubt would recommend him, not only does he listen to you in addresses every concern you have, he also follows up with his patients and calls them either personally or has his staff reach out to them to make sure they are getting the best care possible. He personally has saved my life numerous times just by that. Thank you so very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Behm Lopez is extremely knowledgeable, caring, thorough, and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
First time meeting Dr. Behm, very impressed with his patience, understanding, concern and information regarding […] condition. Would be glad to see him again
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very good listener with lots of great suggestions. Always takes time to answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
[...] is one of the best [...] I have seen since being diagnosed with cancer. He listens, cares, explains everything, and a very well-rounded human being. I don't feel like just a number when I have a visit with [...] He treats me with compassion professionalism and understanding. To me that is a very well-trained [...]. I enjoy having him for my palliative [...].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
This [...] should be honored by [...]. With his knowledge and compassion for people through his profession he is the very best at what he does. He spends time with his patients and does everything that he can to help ensure a positive outcome for the patients with whatever the patient is experiencing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I am always well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Behm is an excellent physician. He listens well, interacts well, and is always kind and very thorough. I have a very high level of confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr. Behm is the best! Listens, makes eye contact and encourages. His rating is really higher than a 10!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
This doctor saved my life. He cares, and will truly do his best to help the patient improve the overall quality of life if and only if the patient wants to improve. Best doctor I have ever seen!