Traveling to Philadelphia for Leech Therapy

Medicinal leech therapy is hard to find in the United States, so patients come to Leech Therapy USA in Northeast Philadelphia from many states. Here is how to get here, where to stay and how to plan your treatment with Dr. Konstantin Lakeev.

Start with a free consultation

Before you book travel, call (267) 632-5393 for a free consultation. Dr. Lakeev will ask about your condition and health history, tell you whether hirudotherapy is right for you, and help you plan a course of treatment around your trip.

Getting here by plane

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has direct flights from most major U.S. cities. Our office is about 45 minutes from the airport by car via I-95 North, and taxis and rideshare are available at the airport.

Getting here by train

Amtrak stops at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, about 40 minutes from our office by car. Coming from the north on the Northeast Corridor, you can also get off at Trenton, NJ, about 30 minutes away by car.

Coming from a neighboring state?

We have driving directions and times for patients from New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Connecticut.

Where to stay

Several chain hotels are a short drive from our office, in Northeast Philadelphia and in neighboring Bensalem. Most have free parking. We don't book hotels for patients, so compare prices and reviews online.

Planning a course of treatment

A session lasts from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. A typical course is 7 to 9 sessions, once or twice a week. If you are traveling a long way, ask the doctor at your consultation how to fit the course into your trip, whether you stay in the area for part of it or come back for several visits. We see patients by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM.

Before you come, read what to expect at your first visit and who should not have leech therapy.