Denise Hooks-Anderson, MD
Family Medicine
Sees patients of all ages
Penn Family Medicine University City
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Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Regional Medical Director, Primary Care, Philadelphia Region
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health

Dr. Hooks-Anderson is a board certified family physician who is passionate about preventative medicine and the elimination of health disparities. Her passion is fueled by her strong desire to improve healthcare for minority, disadvantaged, and marginalized communities. Her philosphy is simple: treat all people with respect, compassion, and love. 

Education and training

  • Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine
  • Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

878 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
March 2026
she was very concerned about my overall all health issues
Anonymous
March 2026
dr hooks-anderson provides the highest order of service in medicine and is committed to excellence.
Anonymous
March 2026
she's very kind
Anonymous
March 2026
all my questions was answered plus dr,anderson suggested that i see an eye a.dr for my diabetes &come back in 2 weeks for a checkup for my blood pressure plus she changed my blood pressure medicine, she on top of all my medicine.

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: On the medical staff, but does not have privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Hooks-Anderson is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions