Our Services, Support Groups and Physicians Directory
Direct Services
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Scroll down to view the numerous support groups throughout the Philadelphia Tri-State region
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Direct emergency financial assistance for people with lupus
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Help with medical and legal referrals
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Assistance with navigating the health system
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Outreach to medically underserved communities
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Continiuing medical education for physicians and allied health professionals
Advocacy and Education: -
A sustained and comprehensive advocacy program at the state and national levels to increase public funding for lupus research, education and patient services, and to foster public policies that help people with lupus and their families
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Sponsor media campaigns to educate the public and raise awareness
Education and outreach activities supported in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Health
"Thank you so much for all of your help and support!
The materials you sent were very helpful and hopeful too."
-Al, living with lupus
Please note: The groups at Pitney Bowes, Lankenau, and Riddle hospitals do not meet in January, February, July, and August.
Please call the Chapter office at 215-517-5070 or toll-free at 866-517-5070 in PA, NJ & DE for a winter schedule.
New!
Delaware
Millville, NJ 08332
First Tuesday of the month 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Please call the chapter office the day of the scheduled meeting to make sure the group is being held or if you have any special needs. If a group is scheduled to meet on a Saturday, please call the chapter office the previous Friday to confirm.
For more information please call: 215-517-5070 or TOLL FREE in PA, NJ and DE @ 866-517-5070 Fax: 215-517-8483
Physicians Directory
As a public service, the Lupus Foundation of America, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter, is pleased to make this referral list available to aid persons who wish to seek the assistance of a doctor specializing in the diagnosis or treatment of lupus.
The physicians included on this list have advised us that they are licensed physicians under state law and satisfy the criteria listed below, which we have established as a requirement for inclusion on this list.
We are not able to evaluate the professional qualification and competence of individual physicians included on this list. Inclusion of a particular physician on this list should not be interpreted as representation by us concerning that physician's competence or qualifications.
This list only includes specialists in rheumatic diseases, called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of more than 100 rheumatic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Physicians in this specialty are first board certified (have passed the exam) in such areas as internal medicine or pediatrics and have then completed additional accredited training in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Some physicians may also have passed another specialty exam in rheumatology and be board certified in rheumatology or pediatric rheumatology.
Many other types of physicians can diagnose and treat lupus and because lupus can involve many body systems, people with lupus may require the services of several doctors at the same time. These include physicians who are board certified by the designated boards in family practice, internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatrists), dermatology, nephrology, cardiology, etc. Physicians who are board certified have passed a special examination in their specialty.
Physicians included on this list have attested that they meet at least one of the following criteria.
1. Board certified in Rheumatology
Board certified specialists in Rheumatology have completed training in an accredited program for Rheumatology and passed a special exam.
2. Completed an accredited training program in Rheumatology
Physicians who have completed training programs in Rheumatology accredited by certain professional groups may be included on this list.
3. Completed training before certification
Some physicians completed training in Rheumatology before certification was available. Physicians in this category have at least five years experience in Rheumatology.
Counties - Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Cambria, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Warren, York
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Arkachaisri, Thaschawee* M.D.
Childrens Hosp. of Pittsburgh
3705 Fifth Ave., Room 3887
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412-692-5081
Ascherman, Dana M.D.
Univ. of Pittsburgh/Div. of Rheum.
3500 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15281, 412-383-8734
Cox, Deborah J., M.D.
Professional Office Building Two
2580 Haymaker Road, Suite 302
Monroeville, PA 15146, 412-856-1811
Diamond, Herbert S. , M.D.
4815 Liberty Ave., Suite GR-30
Pittsburgh, PA 15224, 412-621-3844
Kao, Amy H., M.D., MPH
Lupus Center of Excellence
300 Halket Street Suite 1750
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412-641-7600
Killian, Paul J., M.D.
2580 Haymaker Road, #302
Monroeville, PA 15146, 412-856-1811
Mathie, Laurie Wincko, M.D.
3500 Terrace Street, S716
Pittsburgh, PA 15261, 412-232-5539
Oddis, Chester V., M.D.
Univ. of Pittsburgh/Rheumatology
3500 Terrace Street, S 703 BST
Pittsburgh, PA 15261, 412-383-8861
Pucevich, Charles L., M.D.
935 Thorn Run Road
Corapolois, PA 15108, 412-262-1064
Tar, Leslie MD, JD, MPH
1926 E. Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203, 412-488-0218
Tar, Leslie, M.D.
73 Clairfon Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15236, 412-655-4600
Tyma, Thomas A. M.D.
Allegheny North Arthritis Center
150 Lake Drive, Suite 109
Wexford, PA 15090, 724-935-0400
Wasko, Mary Chester, MS, MSc
Univ. of Pittsburgh/Rheumatology
3500 Terrace Street, S704, BST
Pittsburgh, PA 15261, 412-383-8861
BEAVER COUNTY
Bacu, Geri L., M.D.
1196 Merchant Street
Ambridge, PA 15003, 724-266-2447
BERKS COUNTY
George, David M.D.
Reading Hospital, Dept. of Medicine
6th Avenue and Spruce Streets
West Reading, PA 19612, 610-988-8480
BLAIR COUNTY
Kafka, Shelly P., M.D.
Altoona Arthritis Oseteoporitis Center
1125 Old Route 220 N, PO Box 909
Duncansville, PA 16635, 814-693-0300
Kivitz, Alan J., M.D.
Altoona Arthritis & Osteoporitis Center
1125 Old Route 220 N. PO Box 909
Duncansville, PA16635, 814-693-0300
Murphy, Frederick T., M.D. DO, FACP
Altoona Center for Clinical Research
1125 Old Route 220 N.
Duncansville, PA 16635, 814-693-0300
BUCKS COUNTY
Foster, Terrence J. , M.D.
The Atrium
4 Terry Drive, Suite 10A
Newtown, PA 18940, 215-968-6000
Getzoff, Barry L. D.O.
300 Middletown Blvd.
Suite 103
Langhorne, PA 19047, 215-752-8680
CAMBRIA COUNTY
Kafka, Shelly P. , M.D.
336 Bloomfield Street
Johnstown, PA 15905, 800-924-7790
McMurtry, Paula, J., M.D.
1086 Franklin Street, Bldg. E
Johnstown, PA 15905, 814-534-9104
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Roumm, Alan D., M.D.
1845 Center Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011, 717-761-3505
DAUPHIN COUNTY
Kunkel, George W., M.D.
East Shore Medical Center
2405 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110, 717-652-1051
Naides, Stanley M.D.
Penn State College, Rheum., H038
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033, 717-531-5384
DELAWARE COUNTY
Albert, Daniel M.D.
250 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087, 610-902-5600
Bergman, Martin J., M.D.
8 Morton Ave., Suite 304
Ridley Park, PA 19078-2210, 610-521-1701
Matteucci, Barbara M.D.
Crozer Chester Medical Center POB 1, Suite 306
1 Medical Center Blvd.
Upland, PA 19013-3995, 610-876-8882
Passero, Frank C., M.D.
2100 Keystone Ave., Suite 306
Drexel Hill, PA 19026, 610-284-6491
ERIE COUNTY
Bryson, Kathe S. M.D.
Arthritis Associates
3317 Liberty Street
Erie, PA 16508, 814-868-8531
Engel, Edward E., M.D.
Arthritis Associates 3317 Liberty Street
Erie, PA 16508, 814-868-8531
Fryer, Theresa, M.D.
Arthritis Associates 3317 Liberty Street
Erie, PA 16508, 814-868-8531
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
Ramos, Julio A., M.D.
Professional Orthopedic Associates
746 Jefferson Ave.
Scranton, PA 18510, 570-961-3823
LANCASTER COUNTY
Reese, Richard W., M.D.
2104 Harrisburg Pike, #24, POB
3200 Lancaster, PA 17604-3200, 717-299-1301
Wenger, Marlin E., M.D.
Lancaster Rheumatology Associates
2104 Harrisburg Pike, #24 POB 3200
Lancaster, PA 17604-3200, 717-299-1301
LEBANON COUNTY
Kantor, Thomas V., M.D.
Lebanon Internal Medical Associates
755 Norman Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042, 717-202-0285
MONROE COUNTY
Samuels, Allen J., M.D.
600 Plaza Court, Suite D.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, 570-424-9153
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Derk, Chris T., M.D
146 Montgomery Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, 610-664-0134
Fitch, Stacey, D.O.
Pottstown Medical Specialists
1591 Medical Drive
Pottstown, PA 19464, 610-326-8005, Ext 164
Getzoff, Barry, D.O.
Barry L. Getzoff Associates
120 Huntingdon Pike, Lower Level
Rockledge, PA 19046, 215-379-3900
Hoffman, Bruce M.D.
301 City Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, 610-617-1300
Lopatin, Mark, M.D.
Rheumatology Disease Associates
2400 Maryland Road, #40
Willow Grove, PA 19090-1711, 215-657-6776
Perilstein, Michael D., M.D.
Chesmont Professional Building
13 Armand Hammer Bldg, #210
Pottstown, PA 19464
Pullman, Sally M.D.
100 Lancaster Ave., Suite 418
Wynnewood, PA 19096, 610-896-5950
Walker, Nancy J., MD, MPH
Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists
933 Haverford Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 610-525-4463
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
Durback, Mark A., M.D.
21 Corporate Drive, Suite 6
Easton, PA 18046-2664, 610-250-9605
Ludivico, Charles M.D. E.
Penn Rheumatology Associates
701 Ostrum Street, Suite 501
Bethlehem, PA 18015, 215-868-1336
Samuels, Allen J.
East Penn Rheumatology Associates
701 Ostrum Street, Suite 501
Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-868-1336
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Albert, Daniel, M.D.
503 Maloney Building
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-2464
Berney, Steven, M.D.
Temple University Hospital/Rheumatology
3401 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140, 215-707-3635
Chen, Lan X., MD, PhD
University of PA, Suite 2B, PHI Bldg.
39th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-8233
Cron, Randy MD, PhD*
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3615 Civic Center Blvd, ARC 1102B
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-590-2547
Derk, Chris T., M.D.
211 9th South Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-955-8430
Eisenberg, Robert, M.D.
Univ. of PA - 502 Mahoney
421 Curie Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6100, 215-573-9681
Epstein, Alan, M.D.
Pennsylvania Hospital
822 Pine Street, Suite 1-C
Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-829-5358
Finkel, Terri, M.D.*
Abramson Reserach Bldg, 907C
3615 Civic Center Blvd, 1102 ARC
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-590-7180
Goldsmith, Donald P., M.D.*
St. Christopher Hospital for Children
Erie Avenue @ Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134-1095, 215-427-5094
Hoffman, Bruce M.D.
7908 Bustleton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19152, 215-725-7400
Huppert, Arthur M.D. MCP-
Hahnemann School of Medicine
245 North Broad Street, Suite 403
Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-762-7800
Kimelheim, Robert D.O.
8815 Germantown Ave., #24
Philadelphia, PA 19118, 215-242-1224
Meltzer, Michele, M.D.
Pepper Pavilion
1800 Lombard Street, Suite 1002
Philadelphia, PA 19146-8402, 215-546-9511
Myers, Alan, M.D.
Temple University School of Medicine
3400 N. Broad Street Philadelpha, PA 19140, 215-707-5127
Schimmer, Barry M.D.
Pennsylvania Hospital, Suite 1-C
822 Pine Street, Regis
Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-829-5358
Seetharaman, Mythilli M.D.
3330 Aramingo Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19134, 215-456-7380
or Albert Einstein Medical Center/Arthritis
5501 Old York Road, KM103
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Sherry, David D. M.D.*
Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania
3405 Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19014-4302, 215-590-2547
Von Feldt, Joan M.D.
Univ. of PA, 5 Mahoney Bldg.
3400 Spruce Street, Room 507
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-2789
WARREN COUNTY
Durback, Mark A. M.D.
228 Rose Berry Street
Phillipsburg, PA 18865, 610-250-9605
YORK COUNTY
Khan, Sadia M.D.
Wellspan/Rheumatology 292 St. Charles Way
York, PA 17402, 717-851-6236
*Indicates pediatric rheumatologist
Rydal Square