David M. Pugliese
Distinguished in Sarcoidosis

Dr. David M. Pugliese

Rheumatology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Rheumatology
675 Baltimore Drive, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Sarcoidosis
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Rheumatology
675 Baltimore Drive, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Overview

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of New England, College Of Osteopathic, 2000 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center, 2004
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Rheumatology
Fellowships
Geisinger Medical Center, 2006
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Rheumatology
675 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Call: 800-275-6401
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center - Rheumatology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Call: 800-275-6401

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.

1 Total Publications

Use of protocol-driven medication refills by pharmacists decreases rheumatologist in-basket work and improves rheumatologist satisfaction.
Use of protocol-driven medication refills by pharmacists decreases rheumatologist in-basket work and improves rheumatologist satisfaction.
Journal: BMJ open quality
Published: June 01, 2021
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