Dr. David J. Chesner, DO, FACR, FACOI
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1 Summit Square, Langhorn New Town Road Langhorn PA, 19047About
David J. Chesner, DO, FACR, FACOI, is a rheumatologist who diagnoses and treats patients in private practice through Rheumatic Disease Associates at the Rheumatology Specialty Center, with offices in Willow Grove, Huntingdon Valley, and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Rheumatology Specialty Center is the largest regional, freestanding, multicenter practice dedicated exclusively to care for patients with rheumatic disease. “We offer state-of-the-art treatment for patients who have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, and many other autoimmune diseases, as well as osteoporosis”, states the official website of Rheumatology Specialty Center. Furthermore, Dr. Wilcox has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Doylestown Health, and is a Clinical Assistant Instructor of Medicine at Abington-Jefferson Health in Abington, Pennsylvania. As a rheumatologist, he has dedicated training and unique experience in in diagnosing and treating rheumatic conditions. Rheumatic conditions involve the joints, soft tissues, autoimmune system, vascular system, and connective tissues. Dr. Wilcox has an impressive professional journey that spans seventeen years and his areas of expertise cover all facets of rheumatology. For more information about Dr. David J. Chesner, please visit http://www.arthritispa.com/staff-member/david-chesner-do-facr-facoi/.
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Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification
Rheumatology
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Patient's Choice Award, 2011-2013
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- American College of Osteopathic Internists
- American College of Rheumatology
- American Osteopathic Association
Fellowships
- Temple University Hospital Rheumatology
Internships
- Seton Hall University
Fellowships
- Temple University Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Always Listening to his Patients, and Treating his Patients with Individualized Personal Care
Favorite professional publications
- American College of Rheumatology Journal
Dr. David J. Chesner, DO, FACR, FACOI's Practice location
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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. David J. Chesner, who serves patients throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Chesner is a well-versed rheumatologist who has dedicated training and unique experience in diagnosing and treating rheumatic conditions. He sees patients at Rheumatology Specialty Center with offices throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown, and Newtown. The focus of the practice is on providing non-surgical musculoskeletal care that is both effective and cost conscious.
“I believe a strong doctor-patient relationship is key to producing successful outcomes. This includes compassion, open lines of communication, empathy, as well as blending skill, knowledge, and experience in a team-based approach with the patient. This is necessary in order to manage complex patient problems, make an accurate diagnosis, and select appropriate treatment options. I like to outline the various treatment options in a simple and concise way for patients to understand so that they can make informed decisions regarding treatment. Nothing is more satisfying to me than seeing a positive outcome derived from working together—whether it be a simple or complicated diagnosis” as stated by the doctor.
A Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) and a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI), he is board-certified in rheumatology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, an organization that provides board certification to qualified DOs who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults. He is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association.
Back in 1993, Dr. Chesner earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His postdoctoral training included an internship and a residency in internal medicine at Hospital Consortium, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following this, he completed a fellowship in rheumatology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis. There are more than 200 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, and tendinitis.
On a more personal note, Dr. Chesner attributes his success to always listening to his patients and treating them with individualized personal care. His favorite professional publication is the American College of Rheumatology Journal.
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