
Dr. Peter F. Pepe M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1850 E Park Ave Suite 201 State College PA, 16803About
Dr. Peter Pepe is a rheumatologist practicing in State College, PA. Dr. Pepe specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Pepe treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1966
Temple University School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Temporal arteriography and immunofluorescence as diagnostic tools in temporal arteritis.
- Temporal arteriography and immunofluorescence as diagnostic tools in temporal arteritis.
- Erythrocyte neutral inorganic pyrophosphatase in pseudogout.
- The kidney in progressive systemic sclerosis: immunohistochemical and antibody elution studies.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Judy Ko MD1850 E Park Ave State College PA 16803
- Dr. Howard J. Aylward M.D.2520 GREEN TECH DR STATE COLLEGE PA 16803
- Dr. William T. Ayoub M.D.200 Scenery Dr State College PA 16801
- Dr. Francesca Ijeoma Okoye MD-PHD2520 GREEN TECH DRIVE STE D STATE COLLEGE PA 16803
Nearest Hospitals
GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITALl
400 HIGHLAND AVENUE LEWISTOWN PA 17044MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTERl
1800 EAST PARK AVE STATE COLLEGE PA 16803TYRONE HOSPITALl
187 HOSPITAL DRIVE TYRONE PA 16686