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Dr. Douglas A Degler, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine
30 years of experience
St. Luke's Internal Medicine - Lifeline Road 208 Lifeline Road Suite 202, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(272) 212-2141

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Brief Intro

I completed my undergraduate degree in biology from Arcadia University in 1991. I received an Army scholarship and earned my medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995. From there I completed my Internal Medicine internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis WA; and went on to fulfill my military obligation at Womack Army Medical Center, Ft. Bragg NC. I was born and raised in Berks County and moved back to Pennsylvania after my military career in order to raise my children closer to family. I chose primary care because I wanted to develop longstanding relationships with my patients. I enjoy being able to really get to know my patients and I think that helps me to take better care of them. I do my best to encourage my patients to eat right, exercise, optimize weight, and get enough rest in order to improve or maintain good health. I have been practicing internal medicine with St. Luke's Medical Associates of Monroe County in East Stroudsburg since 2002. I am board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. I believe it is important to address end of life care plans with my patients and help to make an appropriate transition between aggressive treatments and control of pain and suffering. Many times the quality of life is more important than the quantity of life. My personal time is spent with my wife and three kids. I enjoy the outdoors and love to ski, mountain bike and compete in triathlons. I plan to fulfill a long time goal by completing an Ironman Triathlon.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Madigan Army Medical Center - 1998

Presidio of San Francisco - 1998

Madigan Army Medical Center - 1996

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Georgetown University School of Medicine - 1995

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

208 Lifeline Road Suite 202, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Mon:7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue:7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed:7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu:7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri:7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Geisinger Health Plan
Medicare
Humana
AmeriHealth
Meritain Health
National Vision Administrators
EmblemHealth
Gateway Health
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cenpatico
UnitedHealthcare
HealthFirst (NY)
Highmark Blue Shield
MagnaCare
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
HealthPartners
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
AARP
Aetna
Independence Blue Cross
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Cancer 44
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
Orthopedics 71
Neurology & Neurosurgery 54
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 71
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 73
Diabetes & Endocrinology 27
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 72
Psychiatry 80
Geriatrics 67
Rehabilitation 64
Obsterics & Gynecology 14
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 8
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 43