Danielle Kruger

Danielle Kruger serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Physician Assistant Program at St. John's University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She concurrently directed Physician Assistant Development at Coney Island Hospital from 2013 to 2021 and teaches the Clinical Medicine series (PAE 201-205), demonstrating dual expertise in academic leadership and clinical practice.

Her research traverses critical domains of adult medicine, with emphasis on emergency care, geriatric applications, and primary care diagnostics. Publications reveal deep engagement with gastrointestinal disorders, infectious diseases (particularly vector-borne illnesses), and electrolyte management, consistently translating complex clinical scenarios into practical guidelines for physician assistants.

Dr. Kruger's 15 publications from 2006-2022 showcase methodical progression from foundational topics like Lyme disease recognition to advanced management of conditions including rhabdomyolysis and pleural effusions. This trajectory highlights her commitment to addressing evolving clinical challenges through evidence-based frameworks, predominantly published in JAAPA and The Clinical Advisor.

Her scholarly impact is recognized through significant awards:

• Most Inspiring Professor Award, CPHS Organizations’ Recognition Awards (2017)
• AAPA 2012 PAragon Publishing Award (2nd place) for jaundice assessment research
• AAPA 2011 PAragon Publishing Award (3rd place) for Lyme disease publications

As program director, she shapes curriculum development and clinical training for physician assistants while mentoring students through complex case studies derived from her emergency medicine and geriatrics experience. Though specific grant details aren't documented, her award-winning publications demonstrate sustained contributions to medical education literature.