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Irene B. Perillo, M.D.

Irene B. Perillo, M.D.

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

4.9 out of 5 stars
81 Ratings
8 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-4161
Fax (585) 340-4009

Locations

Pulmonary Clinic - Rochester

Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 3rd Floor
Rochester, NY 14642

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About Me

Faculty Appointments

Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1995 - 1998

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1992 - 1993

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1992 - 1995

Education

MD | Suny Health Science Center At Syracuse. 1992

Awards

BEACON Award for Excellence on Critical Care @ Highland Hospital Intensive Care Unit 2007

Post-Doctoral Trainee, NIH/NIEHS Training Grant, "Training in Environmental Toxicology". 1997 - 1999

Young Investigator Award of the American College of Chest Physicians 1997

Cecil Lehman Mayer Research Award of the American College of Chest Physicians (Finalist) 1997

Manufacturer Hanover Trust Scholarship 1985 - 1989

New York State Regents Scholarship 1984 - 1989

Publications

Journal Articles

Changes in Markers of Epithelial Permeability and Inflammation in Chronic Smokers Switching to a Non-burning Tobacco Device (Eclipse)

Stewart JC, Hyde RW, Boscia J, Chow MY, O'Mara RE, Perillo I, Pietropaoli I, Smith CJ, Torres A, Utell MU, Frampton MW.

Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2006; 8: 773-783.

An approach to interpreting spirometry.

Barreiro TJ, Perillo I

American family physician.. 2004 March 169 (5):1107-14. Epub 1900 01 01.

Chemiluminescent Measurements of Nitric Oxide Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity and Alveolar Production in Humans

Perillo IB, RW Hyde, AJ Olszowka, AP Pietropaoli, LM Frasier, A Torres, PT Perkins, RE Foster, MJ Utell, MW Frampton.

J Appl Physiol: Respir Environ Exercise Physiol. 2001; 91.

Exhaled nitric oxide does not provide a marker of vascular endothelial function in healthy humans.

Pietropaoli AP, Perkins PT, Perillo IB, Hyde RW

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine.. 2000 June 161 (6):2113-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Pulmonary-Renal Syndrome

Panoskaltis N, Derman M, IB Perillo, Brennan JK.

American J Hematology. 2000; 65: 50-55.

Lung injury and inflammation in smokers: effects of switching to a "new" cigarette.

Frampton, MW, RW Hyde, A Torres, IB Perillo, A Pietropaoli, R O'Hara. M Aziadniv, L Frazier, D Speers, C Smith, M Utell.

European Respiratory Journal. 2000; 16.

Case Report: Pulmonary Hyalinizing Granuloma

Boscia JA: IB Perillo; PC Levy.

Chest. 1999; 116(4), suppl 2.

Rate of nitric oxide production by the peripheral airways of human lungs

Geigel, EJ; RW Hyde; IB Perillo,;A Torres; PT Perkins; AP Pietropaoli; LM Frasier;MW Frampton; MJ Utell.

J Appl Physiol: Respirat Environ Exercise Physiol. 1999; 86:211-221.

Simultaneous measurements of nitric oxide (NO) production by upper and lower airways of man

Pietropaoli, AP; IB Perillo; A Torres; PT Perkins; MJ Utell; MW Frampton; and RW Hyde.

J Appl Physiol: Respirat Environ Exercise Physiol. 1999; 87(4): 1532-1542.

Smokers Have Reduced Nitic Oxide Production by the Conducting Airways but Normal Levels in the Alveoli.

AP Pietropaoli, IB Perillo, LM Frasier, DM Speers, MW Frampton, MJ Utell, RW Hyde.

Inhalation Toxicology. .

Books

Mechanical Ventilation (2007)

Chapter: Flexible Bronchoscopy in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Perillo is the best. She listens intently and is very knowledge. She truly cares about her patients. I wish I could have her as a Primary Physician.

Oct 14, 2024

5.0 stars

I trust Dr. Perillo completely with my pulmanary care

Jun 05, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Perillo is smart, caring and listened and works with me to provide great care -

Jun 30, 2023

5.0 stars

Very thorough.

Jun 15, 2023

5.0 stars

Have over repeated visits, established a positive trust with this team.

Apr 11, 2023

5.0 stars

[...] Was seeing another specialist that certainly didn't know or care as much as Dr. Perillo does.

Dec 20, 2022

5.0 stars

This was my first time meeting provider, my usual provider left URMC. I was very please.

May 16, 2022

Dr Perillo made follow-up plans for more testing [...] I would recommend Dr. Perillo as a physician [...]

Apr 01, 2022