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Rocco J. Santarelli, DO, FCCP |
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Dr.
Rocco J. Santarelli has been in the
private practice of medicine since 2001.
He is Board Certified in Internal
Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and
Critical Care Medicine.
Dr.
Santarelli was raised in Philadelphia, PA, and
graduated from
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA with a Bachelor of
Science in Biological Sciences. He received his
medical degree from the New England
College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Biddeford, ME. He completed his Internship
at St. Joseph's Hospital, Philadelphia,
PA, and and
his Residency
in Internal Medicine at Abington
Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA, where
he served as Assistant Chief Medical
Resident. Dr. Santarelli later
completed a Pulmonary and Critical Care
Fellowship at Cooper Hospital/University
Medical Center in Camden, NJ, and
continued there as Assistant Professor
of Medicine on the faculty of the Robert
Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden.
"Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine is a challenging, rapidly
changing specialty. Being able to care
for patients who are critically ill in
the hospital ICU and then following up
with them in the office through their
recovery is the most rewarding part of
our practice. Our experience with the
broad diversity of illness, along with
the relationships we have developed with
patients and their families, enables us
to provide compassionate expertise
during critical aspects of a patient's
life.
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep
Medicine encompass a large field of
illnesses. While smoking cessation
continues to be a major intervention in
promoting lung health, early diagnosis
and treatment of disorders causing
shortness of breath is vital.
Additionally, breathing disorders during
sleep, such as sleep apnea, can have
major effects on heart and lung
function, while also causing significant
fatigue.
Dramatic improvements in quality of life
can be achieved with a thorough
evaluation."
Dr.
Santarelli's current hospital affiliations
include:
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St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA
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The Reading Hospital and Medical Center,
Reading, PA
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HealthSouth Reading Rehabilitation Hospital,
Reading, PA
Professional Organizations:
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Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
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American Thoracic Society
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Society of Critical
Care Medicine
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American Medical Association
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Pennsylvania Medical Society
Ci vic
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Community
Activities:
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Local Church member
Dr.
Santarelli
and his wife have four children. His hobbies
include family activities. |
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