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Willow Grove Post Acute in Hatboro, Pa., Names Dr. Derek Tran as Medical Director
Respected Physician Leading Skilled Nursing Center's Dedicated Team

Willow Grove Post Acute in Hatboro has named Derek Tran, DO, as its new medical director. Located at 3485 Davisville Rd., the recently rebranded skilled nursing facility – formerly ACCELerate Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation – provides long-term care, short-term rehab and post-hospital care.
“This is an exciting time at Willow Grove,” said Erin Popelak, regional director of market development at Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports Willow Grove. “Their team is pleased to welcome Dr. Tran to this key leadership role. His passion for geriatric medicine shines through, and his focus on compassionate patient-centered care aligns with that of Willow Grove.”
Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Tran is affiliated with First Docs in Levittown. He graduated with a degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Tran completed his residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne.
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“I am working hand-in-hand with the talented team here at Willow Grove, with a shared goal to provide transformative care and services, and make this center the destination of choice in the region,” said Dr. Tran. “This community is particularly special to me. I was raised in nearby Bucks County and have worked in the area for years, too.”
Willow Grove Post Acute is leveraging Marquis’ in-place relationships with leading regional providers to develop programming that meets area healthcare demand. More information on the skilled nursing center and its programming can be accessed at willowgroverehab.com.
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Brick, N.J.-based Marquis Health Consulting Services provides administrative consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities along the Eastern Seaboard. The company’s “Care, Anew” philosophy supports its mission to help clients transform industry processes, mindsets and outcomes. Marquis-serviced skilled nursing centers have access to an evolving suite of clinician-led specialty care models, signature services and comfort features – enabling innovation, compassion and purpose in every aspect of care.