Joseph L. D’Orazio, MD

Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)
MD - Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Emergency Medicine - Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Toxicology - Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Addiction Medicine – American Board of Preventive MedicineEmergency Medicine – American Board of Emergency MedicineMedical Toxicology – American Board of Pediatrics
Medical Toxicologist
Rowden A, Dominici P, D'Orazio J, et al. Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Use of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for Acute Ankle Sprains in the Emergency Department. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2015;49(4):546-51.
D’Orazio JL, Fischel JA. Recurrent Respiratory Depression Associated with Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Gel Reservoir Ingestion. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2012; 42(5): 543-8
D’Orazio JL, Curtis JA. Overdose of Propafenone Surreptitiously Sold as “Percocet.” Journal of Emergency Medicine 2011; 41(2):172-5
Greenberg MI, Curtis JA, Madsen J, Vearrier D, Haggerty D, D’Orazio J. American Academy of Clinical Toxicology: “Question of the Day.” Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology 2009; 29:68-75
D’Orazio JL, Greenberg MI. Letter to Editor: Emergency department preparedness for radiation emergencies in the Philadelphia area. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 2009; 3(1):2
D’Orazio JL. Oxcarbazepine Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). Clinical Toxicology 2008; 46(10):1093-4
Lawrence DM, Patterson CE, Gales TL, D'Orazio JL, Vaughn MM, Rall GF. Measles Virus Spread between Neurons Requires Cell Contact but Not CD46 Expression, Syncytium Formation, or Extracellular Virus Production. Journal of Virology 2000; 4(4): 1908-18
Otter J, Dawood A, D’Orazio JL. “You Must-ard Be Kidding Me: A Case of Sulfur Mustard Exposure.” American College of Medical Toxicology Annual Scientific Meeting, San Juan, PR 2017
D’Orazio JL, Domingo G. Get Ahead of Lead: A Lead Exposure in Pregnancy Outreach Project. North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. Boston, MA 2016
D’Orazio J, Reilly A, Iqbal S, Dominic P. “The Effect of Prolonged Tourniquet Time on Venous Whole Blood Lactate Levels: A Pilot Study.” Society of Academic Emergency Medicine 2015 Annual Meeting. San Diego, 2015
D’Orazio J, Reilly A, Iqbal S, Dominic P. “The Effect of Prolonged Tourniquet Time on Venous Whole Blood Lactate Levels: A Pilot Study.” 19th Annual Society for Academic Emergency Medicine MidAtlantic Regional Research Conference. Washington, DC, 2015
Mazer-Amirshahi M, D’Orazio J et al. “Ambulatory Care and Emergency Department Prescribing Practices Do Not Account for Gender Differences in Opioid Analgesic-Related Deaths” American College of Medical Toxicology Annual Scientific Meeting, Clearwater Beach, 2015
D’Orazio JL. Work-Related Ocular Injuries (Chapter 8), in Greenberg MI, Madsen JM ed. Occupational Emergency Medicine. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK, 2011, pp 102-115
2017, Junior Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, Temple University Hospital
2017-present, Peer Reviewer, Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
2013-present, Peer Reviewer, Journal of Medical Toxicology
American Academy of Emergency Medicine
American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
American College of Emergency Physicians
American College of Medical Toxicology