Overview
Jerome D. Derdel, MD, specializes in radiation oncology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Derdel completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University and medical degree at Universita Di Bologna.
Dr. Derdel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- POS
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Locations
1850 East Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At Rocco And Nancy Ortenzio Cancer Pavilion
Joella Wilson, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. She is affiliated with UPMC Memorial, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Lititz, and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Wilson received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed residencies at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Carlisle
Ato Wright, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. He is affiliated with UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Community Osteopathic and UPMC Memorial. He completed his residency program at Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Misericordia, Duke University, and medical school at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
Geisinger Lewisburg - Radiation Oncology
Dr. Alite is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in the lung, prostate and pediatric malignancies. His clinical interests include stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy. His research interests include clinical innovation, patient-reported outcomes and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Alite attended Drexel University, where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Loyola University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. Dr. Alite is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Derdel isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Derdel isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).



