Dr. Jonathan Fenkel, MD

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Specialty

Gastroenterologist

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder.

Credentials & Training

Education and training

Jefferson Medical CollegeMedical school · Completed 2004
University of Maryland Medical CenterResidency
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFellowship · Gastroenterology
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFellowship · Transplant Hepatology

Board certifications

GastroenterologyCertification
Transplant HepatologyCertification

Awards and honors

Faculty Clinical Educator of the MonthAwarded 2025
Faculty Clinical Educator of the Month (June 2025)
Professor
Professor
Director, Jefferson Viral Hepatitis Center | Associate Medical Director of Liver Transplantation
Director, Jefferson Viral Hepatitis Center | Associate Medical Director of Liver Transplantation
GI Fellowship Teacher of the YearAwarded 2024
GI Fellowship Teacher of the Year (2024)
SKMC Education Honor RollAwarded 2024
SKMC Education Honor Roll (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Top 25 Teacher in Department of MedicineAwarded 2024
Top 25 Teacher in Department of Medicine (2022, 2023, 2024)
GI/Hepatology Attending Teaching Award recipientAwarded 2023
GI/Hepatology Attending Teaching Award recipient (2012, 2018, 2023)
Castle Connolly Top DoctorCastle Connolly · Awarded 2026
Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
Philadelphia Magazine Top DoctorPhiladelphia Magazine · Awarded 2025
Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor (2023, 2024, 2025)
Main Line Today Top DoctorMain Line Today · Awarded 2026
Main Line Today Top Doctor (2026)
Elected Fellow of the American Assocation for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD)American Assocation for the Study of Liver Diseases · Awarded 2021
Elected Fellow of the American Assocation for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD) (2021)
SKMC Dean's Award for Excellence in EducationAwarded 2019
SKMC Dean's Award for Excellence in Education (2014, 2019)
JeffConnect Network Development AwardAwarded 2017
JeffConnect Network Development Award (2017)
Elected Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)American College of Physicians · Awarded 2015
Elected Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) (2015)
Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society Faculty Teaching AwardAwarded 2014
Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society Faculty Teaching Award (2014)
Faculty Team Achievement Award recipientAwarded 2012
Faculty Team Achievement Award recipient (2012)
Dean's Student Service AwardJefferson Medical College · Awarded 2004
Dean's Student Service Award, Jefferson Medical College (2004)
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor FraternityJefferson Medical College · Awarded 2003
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Fraternity, Jefferson Medical College (2003)
Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor SocietyJefferson Medical College · Awarded 2002
Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College (2002)

About

Dr. Jonathan Fenkel is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional training in transplant hepatology. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, completed residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and went on to fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. His professional roles include Director of the Jefferson Viral Hepatitis Center and Associate Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, and he is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

Languages spoken: English
NPI: 1811031222
Primary taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Frequently asked questions

What is Dr. Fenkel's specialty?

He is a gastroenterologist with fellowship training in transplant hepatology.

Where does Dr. Fenkel practice?

He practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What training does Dr. Fenkel have?

He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, completed residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and completed fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

What professional roles and honors are listed for Dr. Fenkel?

He is Director of the Jefferson Viral Hepatitis Center and Associate Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, and he has been recognized with awards including Faculty Clinical Educator of the Month, GI Fellowship Teacher of the Year, and multiple Top Doctor honors.

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