Thomas P. Olenginski
Expertise in
21
conditions
Expertise in
21
conditions

Overview

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 highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine, 1984 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center, 1987

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine And Rheumatology

Fellowships

Geisinger Medical Center, 1991

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Rheumatology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Lewisburg - Rheumatology
250 Reitz Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Olenginski 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.

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis

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.


13 Total Publications

A programmatic approach to osteoporosis treatment: insight from a 20-year longitudinal study.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski

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Is Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski a top-rated expert for Osteoporosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski 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. Thomas P. Olenginski specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Polyarteritis Nodosa. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoporosis. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas P. Olenginski accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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