Our Medical Staff

Our medical team includes the following professionals:


James W. Fitzpatrick, D.O.
Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician

James W. Fitzpatrick, D.O.

Dr. Fitzpatrick received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina with a major in biology in 1975 graduating cum laude. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a one year rotating internship at JFK Memorial Hospital, Stratford, NJ in 1980 and his internal medicine training at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1983 serving as Chief Medical Resident his final year. Dr. Fitzpatrick is board certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fitzpatrick is a fellow of: the American College of Osteopathic Internists, member of the American Osteopathic Association, and member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.

Robert A. DeColli, Jr., D.O.
Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician

Robert A. DeColli, Jr., D.O.

Dr. DeColli received his Bachelor of Science degree in bioresearch and a minor in philosophy from the University of Scranton in 1988. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He completed his internship and residency at Suburban Hospital, Norristown, PA where he served as Chief Intern in 1993, Senior Medical Resident and Elected Chief Resident 1994-95. Dr. DeColli is board certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He further went on to study cardiac devices (pacemakers and intra-cardiac defibrillators). Dr. DeColli is currently the only physician in Schuylkill County to be certified by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners. Dr. DeColli is a member of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.

William P. Pompella, D.O.
Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician

William P. Pompella, D.O.

Dr. Pompella received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Wilkes College in 1987. He received his medical degree from University of Health Sciences at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO in 1993. He completed his internship and residency from Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, PA in 1996 where he served as Chief Resident his final year. Dr. Pompella is board certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pompella is a member of: the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Medical Association.

Richard B. Russell, Jr., D.O.
Board-certified Family Practice Physician

Richard B. Russell, Jr., D.O.

Dr. Russell received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in pre-medicine from Pennsylvania State University in 1974. He received his medical degree with honors from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978. He completed his internship and residency from Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus, OH and was named intern of the Year in 1979. Dr. Russell is board certified in family practice by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Russell is a member of: the American College of Family Physicians, the Pennsylvania Family Practice Society, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.

Robert Scalia, D.O.
Board-certified Family Practice Physician

Robert Scalia, D.O.

Dr. Scalia received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987. He received his medical degree and internship from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and 1992. Dr. Scalia completed his combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Dr. Scalia is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Scalia is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Cristin A. Weicker, D.O.
Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician

Cristin Weicker, D.O.

Dr. Weicker received her Bachelor of Science degree from DeSales University, Center Valley, PA in 1998 graduating Magna Cum Laude. She received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. Dr. Weicker completed her internship and dual residency in internal medicine and traditional osteopathic medicine from Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA in 2005. Dr. Weicker is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Weicker is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Physicians, and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association.

Thomas W. McLaughlin, MD

Thomas W. McLaughlin, MD

Thomas W. McLaughlin, M.D., returns to Marshall-Rismiller and Associates. Dr. McLaughlin is well known in the Schuylkill County Area since 1980 when he entered private practice in Internal Medicine and subsequently served as Chief Medical Officer at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Dr. McLaughlin is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Episcopal Hospital campus of Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.



Debra M. Halupa, C.R.N.P.
Board-certified Nurse Practitioner

Debra Halupa Debra Halupa received her degree in nursing from Ashland State General Hospital School of Nursing in 1980. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, with High Distinction, from the Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. While at Penn State she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society, the Golden Key National Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. After Penn State she worked as a coronary intensive care nurse at the Geisinger Medical Center and was appointed to the faculty of the School of Nursing at Geisinger. While on that faculty she earned a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from DeSales University in Allentown, PA. During this time period she also held a position as a Clinical Nurse Instructor for the Pennsylvania State University. She is a member of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Nurse Practitioner Association, the Penn State Nurses Alumni, The Penn State Alumni, Honorary member of the Geisinger Medical Center Nurses Alumni, and the Pennsylvania Nurses Association.

Jennifer L. Loughlin, C.R.N.P.

Jennifer L. Loughlin, C.R.N.P.

Jennifer Lynn Loughlin is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. Jennifer is a graduate of the Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing. She received her BSN from Alvernia University graduating Magna Cum Laude. Jennifer completed her Nurse Practitioner Program at South University, Georgia, where she received her Master of Science degree graduating with honors. In September of 2011, Jennifer successfully passed her certification exam and is licensed by the State of Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.


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