Brian A. DelVecchio, DO
Rheumatology
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Vasculitis
- Osteoporosis
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I strive to provide compassionate, quality, patient-centered care. I make sure to listen and fully understand each patient's needs and concerns regarding their condition and treatment, because doing so helps the patient establish and achieve treatment goals. I find great satisfaction in improving a patient's quality of life and getting them back (through effective disease management) to the activities they previously enjoyed. Rheumatic autoimmune conditions are often complex and chronic, so developing a long-term, trusting physician-patient relationship is paramount to treatment success.
Why I entered medicine
My interest in medicine was evident early in my life. My desire to become a physician peaked during my pharmacy education and continued as a practicing pharmacist; I realized I wanted to play a larger role in the overall care of patients. During my medical training, I became intrigued by the nature and complexities of various autoimmune rheumatic conditions. I decided to become a rheumatologist to help patients better understand and optimally manage their disease and live their best possible lives.
Personal interests
I enjoy cooking, traveling, sports and spending time with my family and friends
Education
Undergraduate
Wilkes University, Pre-Pharmacy / Biology Program, 1992
Graduate
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences, BS - Pharmacy, 1995
Medical Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 2001
Training
Internship 2002
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Residency 2004
Internal Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Fellowship 2006
Rheumatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GNC or Temporal Arteritis)
- Gout
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Lupus
- Myopathies
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoporosis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GNC or Temporal Arteritis)
- Gout
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Lupus
- Myopathies
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoporosis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma
- Tendonitis (Achilles Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, Trigger Finger, De Quervain's)
- Vasculitis/Wegener's
Services Offered
- Joint Aspiration
- Rheumatology
- Joint Aspiration
- Rheumatology
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