Pat Gemperline, M.D.

After graduating from Columbia University with honors and B.S./ M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering with an orthopedic bioengineering focus, Dr. Gemperline chose to work in underserved family medicine. This decision was sparked by his experience volunteering with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization in the heart of Harlem . Dr. Gemperline completed his medical training at the University of Utah , his native state.  He then chose to attend the Providence Residency program which has since become the Swedish Cherry Hill Residency program. After graduation, Dr. Gemperline worked and learned Spanish in Guatemala , returning to the United States in 1990 to begin his career at Sea Mar CHC.  Dr. Gemperline moved into the position of Clinical Director, a post he held until 2002. During this time he completed a faculty development fellowship.  Through a statewide collaborative he learned of the chronic disease model of care and has helped apply this model to Sea Mar’s diabetic population.  He is an ALSO instructor and ALSO Director and helps coordinate the obstetrical teaching for the first year residents.  He continues to work .more than half time in clinical medicine.  Dr. Gemperline enjoys teaching and he remains committed to training residents to become outstanding Family Medicine physicians who are also committed to caring for the underserved..

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