ThomasP.OlenginskiMDFACP, FACR, CCD

Geriatric Rheumatology, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related

Department of Rheumatology Co-Director High Risk Osteoporosis Clinic Geisinger Health System Member, Geisinger Academy of Educators Key Faculty, Geisinger Rheumatology Fellowship- Osteoporosis Track Physician Champion Geisinger HiROC

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Office
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
Phone+1 570-271-6416

Fax+1 570-271-5845

Summary

While Board-Certified in Rheumatology since 1992, I spent the early part of my career focused on patient care and clinical Rheumatology. In 2001, I returned to Geisinger Medical Center and was dedicated to patient care, medical education and teaching, and clinical research - esp. Osteoporosis, DXA and system-based osteoporosis care, and our FLS program, called HiROC. Since 2008, I have been the Physician-lead of our HiROC Program. Over this time, I have helped to oversee our Mobile DXA Program and also Geisinger's DXA Services. I have been an active teacher in our Rheumatology Fellowship Program, as well as to our GIM residents and medical students.

Education & Training

Geisinger Health SystemFellowship, Rheumatology, 1989 - 1991
Geisinger Health System (Danville)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1984, MD, Magna Cum Laude
Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S, Pre-Medicine, Phi Beta Kappa, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 1985 - 2024
NY State Medical License 1998 - 2002
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Innovation in Clinical Care Award American College of Rheumatology, 2023
ACP Laureate Award Pennsylvania Eastern Region, 2019
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
Dr Nathan Sussman Memorial Medical Professional Award Central PA Chapter- Arthritis Foundation, 2008
Fellow American College of Physicians, 1992
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Lambda Upsilon
Golden Key National Society
Alpha Epsilon Delta
Phi Kappa Phi
Nathan Sussmann Physician Award
Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology
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Clinical Trials

"Learning About Biologics"-Rheumatoid Arthritis Start of enrollment: 2012 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

143 citations
Secondary Fracture Prevention: Consensus Clinical Recommendations from a Multistakeholder Coalition
Robert B. Conley, Gemma Adib, Robert A. Adler, Kristina Åkesson, Ivy M. Alexander
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2020-01-01
58 citations
The Official Positions of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry: Vertebral Fracture Assessment
Harold N. Rosen, Tamara Vokes, Alan O. Malabanan, Chad L. Deal, Jimmy D. Alele
Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 2013-10-01
74 citations
Pyomyositis: clinical features and predisposing conditions
S R Patel, Thomas P. Olenginski, James L. Perruquet, Thomas M. Harrington
The Journal of Rheumatology. 1997-09-01

Journal Articles

Does Hypothermia Protect Against Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Damage?
Young RSK, Olenginski TP, Yagel SK, Towfighi J, Annals of Neurology
Cervical Spine Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Olenginski TP, Perruquet JL, Harrington TM, Arthritis and Rheumatism
Improving osteoporosis diagnosis in rural-based patients using a mobile DXA program.
Newman ED, Olenginski TP, Hummel JT, Indeck CA, Wood GC, J Clin Densitom
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Program (GIOP) – development and implementation of a novel care model to improve osteoporosis outcomes at a population level.
Newman ED, Matzko CK, Ayoub WT, Olenginski TP, Arthritis Rheum
Implementation and Evaluation of Vertebral Fracture Using Instant Vertebral Assessment.
Olenginski TP, Newman Ed, Hummel JL, Hummer M, Arthritis Rheum
Low Baseline Joint Count Attenuates Response to Anti-TNF Agents: What are the Goals of Biologic Therapy?
Greenberg JD, Kishimoto M, Cohen SB, Olenginski TP, Harrington T, Kafka SP, Reed G, Hinkle K, Kremer J, Abramson SB, Arthritis Rheum
Drug Survival Time on Anti-TNF Agents: Does Prior Anti-TNF Use Influence RA Outcomes?
Kishimoto M, Greenberg J, Abramson SB, Harrington T, Olenginski TP, Kafka SP, Reed G, Hinkle K, Kremer J, Cohen SB, Arthritis Rheum
RS3PE: Higher DMARD Use and Association with Malignancies.
Bucaloiu ID, Harrington T, Olenginski TP, Arthritis Rheum
GIOP: Comprehensive Care with Improved Outcomes.
Newman ED, Matzko CK, Olenginski TP, Perruquet JL, Harrington TM, Wood GC, Culp T, Arthritis Rheum
At your service – implementation of a Mobile DXA Program to improve access to osteoporosis testing.
Newman ED, Olenginski TP, Perruquet JL, Hummer J, Hummel M, Arthritis Rheum
Vertebral fracture analysis using DXA – a clinically important and inexpensive method to improve osteoporosis risk stratification.
Newman ED, Olenginski TP, Perruquet JL, Hummer JL, Hummer M, Arthritis Rheum
Development and Evaluation of a Vertebral Fracture Assessment Program Using IVA and Its Integration With Mobile DXA.
Olenginski TP, Newman ED, Hummel JL, Hummer M, J of Clinical Densitometry
Low Z-Score Reporting in a Mobile Dxa Program: What We Say and Recommend Really Does Matter.
Sunderlin E, Newman ED, Olenginski T, Arthritis & Rheum
Mobile Dxa Physician Response to High Risk DXA's: Bridging the Osteoporosis Care Gap.
Sunderlin E, Newman ED, Olenginski T, Arthritis & Rheum
The Evolution of an Osteoporosis Fellowship Curriculum From Concept to Implementation.
Olenginski TP, Harrington T, Arthritis Rheum
Osteonecrosis in a Patient with Osteoporosis. The conditions rarely have been reported coincidentally in the vertebrae – Case Report.
Pugliese D, Olenginski T, J Musculoskel Med
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Authored Content

ACR Convergence 2022 – PhiladelphiaNovember 2022

Press Mentions

The American Journal of Managed Care® Launches ‘An Introduction of a New Class for the Treatment of Bone Health’June 24th, 2019
Most Gout Hospitalizations Are Preventable with Better Clinical CareNovember 16th, 2014