Dr. Joseph PeilaMD, FACP

Dr. Peila focuses on chronic disease management for adult patients. He treats hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, thyroid disorders, GERD, depression, and anxiety. He also manages complex conditions involving multiple organ systems, including the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Yes. Dr. Peila holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a designation that recognizes achievement in internal medicine.

Dr. Peila earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Colorado. Before returning to Montana, he practiced as an outpatient internist at Kaiser Permanente in Denver.

Yes. Dr. Peila served as a faculty member for the Billings Clinic Internal Medicine Residency program. He also worked as a clinical educator for medical students. That teaching background reflects his commitment to evidence-based, thorough clinical care.

Dr. Peila performs a range of in-office procedures. These include cryotherapy, joint injections, abscess drainage, and incision and drainage. He also conducts EKGs, spirometry, ear lavage, and in-office blood draws.

Yes. Dr. Peila manages depression and anxiety as part of his internal medicine practice. He approaches mental health as one component of whole-person chronic disease care.

Yes. Dr. Peila has experience managing complex conditions that affect multiple organ systems simultaneously. This includes conditions involving the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. He coordinates specialist referrals through Billings Clinic and Intermountain Health when advanced care is needed.

Chronic pain management falls outside Dr. Peila's clinical focus. He does not prescribe chronic opiate medications and keeps no opiate medications on site. When possible, he works to identify and treat the underlying cause of a patient's symptoms.