Debra Coglianese, PT, DPT, Ocs, Atc

Debra Coglianese, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC is a clinical specialist with the Mercy Health System, with over three decades' experience. She holds her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and her MS in physical therapy from the University of Southern California. After initially practicing in a thoracic surgery ICU, Dr. Coglianese focused on treating musculoskeletal patients in outpatient settings and is specialty board certified in orthopedics. She has lectured...See more

Debra Coglianese, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC is a clinical specialist with the Mercy Health System, with over three decades' experience. She holds her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and her MS in physical therapy from the University of Southern California. After initially practicing in a thoracic surgery ICU, Dr. Coglianese focused on treating musculoskeletal patients in outpatient settings and is specialty board certified in orthopedics. She has lectured nationally, taught for four years as a section leader for the Comprehensive Case course for entry-level DPT students at MGH Institute of Health Professions, and frequently supervised students in clinical training. Prior to her current practice in Pennsylvania, she practiced with the University of Michigan Health System, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Still earlier, she served as a physical therapist assistant at the Idaho State School and Hospital and then as an athletic trainer at the College of Idaho. Dr. Coglianese has previously been published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy and as a regular abstractor and book reviewer for the Journal of Physical Therapy . She continues to be certified as an athletic trainer. See less