

Nicolas R. De La Pena, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
3389 G St Ste A Merced CA, 95340About
Nicolas R. De La Pena, MD, is a well-versed infectious disease specialist who diagnoses and treats patients at Infectious Disease Associates of Western Pennsylvania at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, PA. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret, and UPMC Passavant. As an infectious disease specialist, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections. Dr. De La Pena’s impressive professional journey spans twenty years. Over the years, he was honored as Physician of the Year at Life Care Hospital of Pittsburgh, was listed among America’s Top Physicians by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, and was awarded the Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2016, 2014) and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2016, 2014) by Vitals.com. In addition to English, Dr. De La Pena speaks Tagalog, Filipino, and Spanish. He is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines Bachelor Degree 0
Board Certification
infectious disease
internal medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Professional Memberships
- Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American College of Physicians, the New York Medical Society, and the Allegheny Medical Society
Fellowships
- State University of New York Health Science Center infectious diseases
- Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center AIDS
Internships
- Philippine General Hospital
Fellowships
- SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program0Infectious Disease Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- Infectious Diseases Society of America Allegheny Medical Society American College of Physicians New York Medical Society
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Get to know Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Nicolas De La Pena, who serves patients in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A dual board-certified infectious disease specialist, Dr. De La Pena is affiliated with Infectious Disease Associates of Western Pennsylvania – UPMC.
Infectious Disease Associates of Western Pennsylvania – UPMC offers comprehensive care for patients with infectious diseases. The specialized physicians carefully review each patient’s history and administer a physical examination and lab tests to ensure a proper diagnosis. Once a diagnosis of an infectious disease is confirmed, the team develops individualized treatment plans to help patients manage the disease and lead a normal and active lifestyle.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. De La Pena received his medical degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of the Philippines. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn where he was chief resident. He then pursued a fellowship in infectious disease at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn, and an AIDS fellowship at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in New York.
Remaining up to date in his field, the doctor is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Holding a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, Dr. De La Pena can be found on staff at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret, and UPMC Passavant.
In good standing with a number of professional organizations, he is an active member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American College of Physicians, the New York Medical Society, and the Allegheny Medical Society.
Infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, the diagnosis, and the treatment of infections. An infectious disease specialist’s practice also consists of managing nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections.
Throughout his career, Dr. De La Pena has received multiple awards and honors, including “Outstanding Intern” from UP – PGH Medical Center, “Outstanding Resident (Park Davis Award Nominee)” from UP-PGH Med Center, “Physician of the Year” at Life Care Hospital of Pittsburgh, “America’s Top Physicians” from Consumers Research Council of America, Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2016, 2014), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2016, 2014).
He is published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine, AIDS Clinical Brief, 43rd, 44th and 49th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, as well as Archives of Medicine.
On a more personal note, he is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Filipino, Tagalog, and Spanish.
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