Andrew J. Pelle, DO
Meet Andrew J. Pelle, DO
Dr. Pelle is a highly accomplished physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a deep passion for interventional orthopedics. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2020 and subsequently completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, Dr. Pelle is advancing his expertise through a fellowship in Interventional Orthopedics at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic in Colorado. He has a strong research background, notably winning an award at the 2023 Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (IOF) Max Meeting for his research abstract.
Dr. Pelle is passionate about medical education and has served as an instructor for resident and medical student ultrasound courses at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as various educational programs. His research and clinical interests include the use of regenerative medicine techniques such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and mesenchymal stem cells in orthopedic and musculoskeletal health. Outside of medicine, Dr. Pelle enjoys a wide range of hobbies, from weightlifting and optimizing athletic performance to spending time outdoors with his family, hiking, skiing, and hunting.
Education
- Centeno-Schultz Clinic 2024 – 2025
Broomfield, CO
Interventional Orthopedics Fellowship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2021 – 2024
Philadelphia, PA
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency - Crozer Health 2020 – 2021
Upland, PA
Transitional Year Internship - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2016 – 2020
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - University of Pittsburgh 2010 – 2014
Pittsburgh, PA
BS Biological Sciences, Chemistry Minor (Cum Laude)
Publications
- Bernstein, B., Bernstein, H., Davis, J., Kokinda, S., Pantle, N., & Pelle, A.
A Review of Integrative Approaches for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents. Integrative
Pediatrics and Child Care. Vol 3, No 1 (2020).
Teaching/Presentations
- Chondrotoxicity of Intraarticular Steroids and Anesthetics
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine PM&R and Sports Medicine Conference – 5/2024 - Facet Cyst Causing Lumbar Radiculopathy Resolves With PRP: A Case Series. Pelle, A., Markle, J.
Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation Annual Meeting – 2/2023 - Resident Grand Rounds: Chondrotoxicity of Intraarticular Steroids and Anesthetics Department of PM&R, University of Pennsylvania – 8/2022
- Resident Grand Rounds: Dietary Supplements for Osteoarthritis
Department of PM&R, University of Pennsylvania – 1/2022
Awards / Honors
- IOF MAX 2023 Scholarship 2023
Awarded for top abstract submitted to Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation annual meeting - TOUCH Gold Award (2x) – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2018, 2019
Performed 100+ hours of community service in the academic year
Interests
Dr. Pelle is an avid reader who reads multiple books a month, enjoys hiking, traveling, skiing, pheasant and duck hunting, weightlifting, men’s health, nutrition, optimizing athletic performance, and spending time with his wife and daughter.