Overview
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 highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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210 Medical Center Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866
400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
3228 Cold Springs Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Oppermann has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian P. Oppermann
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian P. Oppermann?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian P. Oppermann by calling their office at 800-230-4565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian P. Oppermann a top-rated expert for Osteoporosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian P. Oppermann is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoporosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian P. Oppermann specialize in?
While Dr. Brian P. Oppermann is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Brian P. Oppermann participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian P. Oppermann has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoporosis. You can view a list of Dr. Brian P. Oppermann's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian P. Oppermann accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian P. Oppermann accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- OsteoporosisDr. Oppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Oppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Oppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Oppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Oppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Oppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- ArthritisDr. Oppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Oppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Oppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Oppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Oppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Experienced
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Oppermann isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- BursitisDr. Oppermann isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Oppermann isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Oppermann isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Oppermann isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- DermatomyositisDr. Oppermann isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.