Overview
Nicole Samies, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases. She treats children for a variety of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections, including bone and joint infections, meningitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, tuberculosis and herpes, as well as surgical and blood infections. She has a clinical interest in treating congenital infections.|“Watching a child improve and get better brings me the most joy and keeps me wanting to come back to work each day,” she says.|Dr. Samies earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C. After medical school, she completed a residency in pediatrics at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. She followed that with a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.|From an early age, she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. “Having the ability to care for someone’s child is the most rewarding experience — knowing I could help make a difference in their life,” she says.|Dr. Samies is an active member in several professional organizations, including the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Association.|Originally from a small town in South Carolina, Dr. Samies came to Danville for her residency. She returned to the area with her husband to be closer to family.|In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, running, bike riding, baking and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Samies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Herpes and Childhood Pancreatitis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Childhood Pancreatitis.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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.
Michael Rogan is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness.
GMC Pediatric Critical Care
Dr. Tamburro is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric critical care specialist. His clinical interests include pediatric critical care, pediatric palliative care and pediatric trauma care. His research interests include pediatric critical care, pediatric palliative care, pediatric trauma care and injury prevention. Dr. Tamburro attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Western Reserve Care System, and his fellowship at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. Dr. Tamburro is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric critical care medicine and in hospice and palliative care medicine. Dr. Tamburro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Childhood Pancreatitis.
Geisinger Medical Center - GI Nutrition
Dr. Hosterman is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in nutrition and weight management. Her clinical interests include adult and pediatric malnutrition and comprehensive weight management. Dr. Hosterman attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received her medical degree. She completed her internal medicine – pediatric residency and then her weight management and nutrition fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Hosterman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Dr. Hosterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Protein Deficiency.
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
- Distinguished
- Neonatal HerpesDr. Samies isDistinguished. Learn about Neonatal Herpes.
- Experienced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Samies isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.