Peter Merkel is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Merkel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Merkel is currently accepting new patients.

Rennie Rhee is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

Antoine Sreih is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sreih is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Thymectomy.

Shubhasree Banerjee is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Banerjee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Banerjee is currently accepting new patients.

Francis Gallagher is a Rheumatologist in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gallagher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

Niveditha Mohan is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Mohan 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Psoriasis.

Fabian Mendoza is a Rheumatologist in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleroma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Mendoza is currently accepting new patients.

Mariam Khan, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Medical Surgical Associates Rheumatology Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Khan earned her medical degree at Aga Khan University Medical School. She completed her residency at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

Dr. Denio is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. His clinical interests include general rheumatology and caring for people with autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (commonly called lupus), rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. He also focuses on autoimmune eye diseases.|Born and raised in Clarion, Pa., Dr. Denio earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed both his residency and advanced training in rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. After practicing and teaching medicine in Virginia for several years, Dr. Denio returned to Geisinger, in part, to fulfill his love of teaching by serving as director of the Geisinger Rheumatology Fellowship Program.|Dr. Denio said he was inspired to become a provider because of the “intellectual challenge of understanding our immune system and helping patients who have difficult challenging diseases.” He is a recipient of the Paulding Phelps Award from the American College of Rheumatology, given yearly to a clinical rheumatologist for outstanding service to patients, community and the practice of medicine. He also received the Medical Excellence Award from the Arthritis Foundation.|In his free time, Dr. Denio enjoys gardening and fishing. He recently became a grandparent and is a fan of Pittsburgh football and hockey, rooting for the Steelers and the Penguins. Dr. Denio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Andres Ponce is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ponce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Ponce is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Meissner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas San Antonio School of Medicine. Dr. Meissner completed her residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and her fellowship at the same institution. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and in rheumatology. Dr. Meissner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Philosophy of care | I strive to provide compassionate, quality, patient-centered care. I make sure to listen and fully understand each patient's needs and concerns regarding their condition and treatment, because doing so helps the patient establish and achieve treatment goals. I find great satisfaction in improving a patient's quality of life and getting them back (through effective disease management) to the activities they previously enjoyed. Rheumatic autoimmune conditions are often complex and chronic, so developing a long-term, trusting physician-patient relationship is paramount to treatment success. | Why I entered medicine | My interest in medicine was evident early in my life. My desire to become a physician peaked during my pharmacy education and continued as a practicing pharmacist; I realized I wanted to play a larger role in the overall care of patients. During my medical training, I became intrigued by the nature and complexities of various autoimmune rheumatic conditions. I decided to become a rheumatologist to help patients better understand and optimally manage their disease and live their best possible lives. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking, traveling, sports and spending time with my family and friends. Dr. Delvecchio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Christine Phillips is a Rheumatologist in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

Praveen Jajoria is a Rheumatologist in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jajoria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Jajoria 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

David Seaman is a Rheumatologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seaman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Seaman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Schroeder is a board-certified and fellowship-trained rheumatologist. In addition to general rheumatology, her clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, inflammatory arthritis, lupus and vasculitis. Her research interests include medical education and quality improvement in rheumatic diseases. Dr. Schroeder attended the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she received her medical degree. She completed her residency, her chief residency and her fellowship in rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Schroeder is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in rheumatology. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Kenneth Gold is a Rheumatologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Gold is currently accepting new patients.