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Locust Walk
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Penn Dental at Locust Walk
240 South 40th Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Regular Hours
Monday 7am – 5pm
Tuesday 7am – 6pm
Wednesday 7am – 7pm
Thursday 8am – 5pm
Friday 7am – 5pm
Call for Saturday Availability
Parking: A parking voucher can be obtained for discounted parking rates at the Penn Parking Garage located at the Acme on 40th Street and Walnut (entrance is on Walnut street). The rates are $7 for 3 hours and $2 for each additional hour.
Call to Make an Appointment: 215-898-7337
General Questions: askPDFP@dental.upenn.edu
Penn Dental at University City
3737 Market Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Regular Hours
Monday 7am – 5pm
Tuesday 7am – 6pm
Wednesday 7am – 5pm
Thursday 7am – 5pm
Friday 7am – 5pm
Call for Saturday Availability
Parking: Patients can park in the garage (entrance is located on Filbert Street behind the building between 36th and 38th streets). Special rates apply for valet parking from 7 AM to 4 PM for $14 (valet entrance is located on 38th street).
Call to Make an Appointment: 215-898-7337
General Questions: askPDFP@dental.upenn.edu
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