Division of Rheumatology | Penn State College of Medicine
Rheumatology • State College, PA • Since 1963 • Not specified locations
About
Summary (tailored to your query) - Division context: Penn State College of Medicine hosts a Division of Rheumatology within its medical education and clinical departments framework, part of the broader Department of Medicine. The college emphasizes clinical care, research, education, and translational science across its departments, including rheumatology. - What you can expect to find or learn about there: - Clinical care: Rheumatology services and patient care stemming from Penn State College of Medicine’s medical departments and affiliated clinical sites. - Education and training: Residency, fellowship, and potential fellowship/employment pathways in rheumatology as part of the college’s physician training programs. - Research and academics: Opportunities in rheumatology-related research, translational science, and collaboration with other departments (e.g., internal medicine, molecular medicine) and relevant centers. - Resources and support: Academic resources, clerkships/electives, and departmental collaboration typical of Penn State College of Medicine. - Quick context: The institution is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania (Penn State Health/College of Medicine), with a broad scope in education, research, and clinical care across multiple departments, including rheumatology via the Department of Medicine. If you need, I can extract more precise details (faculty, contact, or program specifics) from the page or related Penn State College of Medicine pages.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center / Penn State College of Medicine (Division of Rheumatology)
Phone
814-867-5088
giving@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Opening Hours
Not specified
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What patient care services does the Division of Rheumatology provide?
The division cares for patients with various types of arthritis and connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthropathies and vasculitis.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD Care (Dr. Brian Oppermann): 4.5/5 (3)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Gregory Wilson): 5.0/5 (7)
- U.S. News (Dr. Gregory Wilson): 5.0/5 (56)
- Vitals (Dr. Peter Pepe): 3.0/5
Patients praise
- Doctors described as patient, kind, and attentive listeners
- Effective communication and explanation of conditions and treatments
- High patient satisfaction scores for individual rheumatologists in the region
Common complaints
- Reports of abrupt termination of care/dismissal from practice
- Concerns regarding limited scope of diagnosis/treatment approach
"The best rheum in State College, possibly anywhere. He really knows his stuff, and he always takes the time to explain things to you and listen to your experiences."
— WebMD Care (Review for Dr. Brian Oppermann)"After having been a patient for 7 years at the clinic this doctor recently joined, I was sent a certified letter... stating, 'our office is no longer interested in continuing your rheumatologic care'"
— Vitals (Review for Dr. Kristie M. Pepper)"He told me he was only concerned about 4 kinds of arthritis. Only if I had one of the 4 would he take me as a patient... He had no problem being paid in full when in fact his work up only dealt with 4 of the more than 100 kinds of arthritis."
— Vitals (Review for Dr. Peter Pepe)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- For Media | College of Medicine | Penn State — Apr 7, 2026
- Dr. Rayford R. June, MD - Rheumatologist in Hershey, PA — May 14, 2026
- College of Medicine faculty secure major research awards to advance diagnosis, treatment and prevention across key health conditions - Penn State Health News — Nov 11, 2025
- Momentum Awards spark new interdisciplinary collaborations across basic science programs - Penn State Health News — Apr 23, 2026
- IBD Research Symposium brings national experts, Penn State investigators together - Penn State Health News — Nov 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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