Dr. Oppermann is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. In addition to general rheumatology, his clinical interests include inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, musculoskeletal ultrasound and connective tissue disease. Dr. Oppermann attended West Virginia University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency and a fellowship in rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Oppermann is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Oppermann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Alan Kivitz is a Rheumatologist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kivitz has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

Dr. Olenginski is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. Within general rheumatology, his clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis and gout/pseudogout. He has a special interest in osteoporosis, especially post-fracture care. His research interests include osteoporosis, post-fracture care and general rheumatology. Dr. Olenginski attended The Pennsylvania State University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency and a fellowship in rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Olenginski is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and rheumatology. He is an ISCD-certified clinical densitometrist.|Outside of work, Dr. Olenginski enjoys golfing and traveling, especially to St. Thomas and to Tennessee for an annual golf vacation. This native of Glen Lyon, Pa., is a father of two grown sons and lives in Lewisburg with his wife and two cats, where he is an active PIAA basketball official. Dr. Olenginski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Betsy F. Shook, M.D., is a fellowship-trained rheumatologist with Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers. She received her medical degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Riverside Meth­odist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She then completed a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Shook has a subspecialty certification in rheumatology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. In 2011, she joined Pittsburgh-based Tri Rivers where her practice focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, vasculitis, gout, lupus and other connective tissue diseases. Dr. Shook is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Allegheny County Medical Society. Dr. Shook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

Joseph Devich is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Devich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Devich is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Berg is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

Bruce Freundlich is a Rheumatologist in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freundlich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Julio Ramos is a Rheumatologist in Avoca, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ramos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Scleroderma.

Allison Holmes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Holmes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Nehal Gandhi is a Rheumatologist in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gandhi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis.

Thomas Kantor is a Rheumatologist in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kantor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

David Helfrich is a Rheumatologist in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Helfrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Helfrich is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Naegle is a Rheumatologist in Limerick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naegle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Naegle is currently accepting new patients.

Alexis Ogdie is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ogdie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Ogdie is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Jaworski is a Rheumatologist in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaworski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Jaworski is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Pugliese is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. His clinical interests include general rheumatology, systemic autoimmune diseases, crystal arthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Dr. Pugliese obtained his degree in osteopathic medicine from the University of New England. He completed his residency and a fellowship in rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Pugliese is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in rheumatology. Dr. Pugliese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Stavros Savvas is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Savvas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Adult Still's Disease. Dr. Savvas is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the highest level of professional care in a compassionate manner. To spend time with each patient listening closely to their concerns, providing explanation on often complex medical conditions, making treatment decisions together, and building long term relationships. | Why I entered medicine | Rheumatology captured my interest as an Internal Medicine resident. The ability to diagnose and treat often challenging autoimmune conditions, as well as additionally being able to treat other non-inflammatory musculoskeletal processes, continues to make my days interesting and enjoyable. | Community involvement | I have enjoyed my years being very active in youth sports programs. Particularly my coaching and administrative positions with youth basketball and baseball leagues. Now I enjoy watching those athletes I coached and my own children from the stands at high school sporting events. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with family and friends, such as taking trips with family and attending sporting events – especially at colleges our children attend. I enjoy running for exercise. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis.

Dr. Cote is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. Her clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, crystalline arthropathy, osteoporosis, spondyloarthropathy and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Her other interests include quality improvement and teaching fellows and residents. Dr. Cote earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She completed her residency and her rheumatology fellowship at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Dr. Cote is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology. She received her quality training at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, Mass. Dr. Cote is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Philosophy of care | My motto is that if I listen to you hard enough, you will tell me what’s wrong. I also like to view you as a whole rather than focus on one problem. I see how your symptoms are impacting your daily life and try to improve upon that. | Why I entered medicine | I’ve always liked science, and any profession that incorporates biology and helping people is a good mix. I grew up in a family of doctors, so I was exposed to the field early on. I remember my dad seeing his patients in the supermarket, and it was just a very friendly encounter – you could tell his patients were very appreciative of him. I see that doctor-patient relationship as a special kind of bond, especially since I will see many of my rheumatoid patients for the rest of their lives. | Personal interests | My husband and I enjoy biking, and we do a lot of city-to-shore bike rides. We also golf and have done rec league softball and football. Really, we enjoy any sport. We like hiking, too, as we can take our young daughter with us. Dr. Zavitsanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis.