Dimitrios Pappas is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Joan Bathon is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Bathon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Tissue Biopsy.

Vivian Bykerk is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Bykerk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Jose Scher is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Scher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Reactive Arthritis.

Steven Abramson is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Abramson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Michael Pillinger is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Pillinger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Arthritis, Adult Still's Disease, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

Peter Gregersen is a Rheumatologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Gregersen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Myositis, and Prostatectomy.

Chaim Putterman, MD - Summary of Research Program and Goals. Dr. Putterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vasculitis.

Tamar Rubinstein, MD, MS, is a Pediatric Rheumatologist at Children's Hospital at Montefiore and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her clinical focus is the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults with complex rheumatologic diseases, with a special interest in leading multidisciplinary care of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Yale University, Dr. Rubinstein obtained her Medical Doctorate and Master of Science in Clinical Research Methods at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After completing her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Rubinstein then went on to complete her fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology at Children's Hospital at Montefiore in 2016Dr. Rubinstein has authored numerous publications and continues to actively propose new lines of research with hopes to improve the mental health and SLE disease outcomes in youth. She is an active member of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and a leader of the CARRA SLE Mental Health Workgroup. Dr. Rubinstein is a recipient of the Lupus Foundation of America Career Development Award and has received additional funding from CARRA for her research investigating mood disorder in pediatric lupus. She is currently a lead investigator in the Einstein Pediatric Lupus Cohort fostering collaborative studies in pediatric rheumatology. Dr. Rubinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, and Dermatomyositis.

Dr. John Hardin joined the Division of Rheumatology full-time in January 2003. After several years in administration, Dr. Hardin resumed laboratory research and participates as an attending physician at the Jacobi Campus and at the Jacobi clinics. His research interests are systemic lupus erythematosus and autoantibodies. Dr. Hardin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Osteoarthritis.

Konrad I. Gruson, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in shoulder surgery and a clinical focus on arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic instability repair, open coracoid transfer for recurrent shoulder instability, and conventional and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. As an Associate Professor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine, his research focuses on the outcomes of rotator cuff surgery, the complications of shoulder arthroscopy, and the outcomes of total shoulder replacement. Dr. Gruson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Neil J. Cobelli, MD, is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery with a focus on adult hip and knee replacements. Dr. Cobelli has served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine since March of 2002 and is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Under his leadership, the Department has developed a strong academic reputation and a nationally renowned laboratory research base at Einstein in addition to its extraordinary clinical presence. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training. Dr. Cobelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis and Arthritis.

Arash Gohari, MD, is an Attending Radiologist at Montefiore specializing in Cardiothoracic Imaging and Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He is also an Assistant Professor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical focus is percutaneous diagnostic and therapeutic treatments, including biopsies, peripheral vascular diseases and venous insufficiency. Dr. Gohari received his Doctor of Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1998. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Staten Island University Medical Center, followed by a diagnostic radiology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Montefiore. Dr. Gohari then completed two fellowships, one in thoracic imaging at Montefiore in 2004 and another in vascular and interventional radiology at New York University Medical Center in 2008. He is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at City University in New York. Dr. Gohari?s research focuses on kidney and lung biopsies. He has had many publications and presentations nationally. Among the numerous honors and awards he has received, he was named Teacher of the Year, Radiology Department at SUNY Downstate, New York. Dr. Gohari is a member of the Radiologic Society of North America and the Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Gohari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Mitchell S. Fourman, MD M.Phil is an attending physician and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Fourman’s clinical focus is the spine, with particular interests in adult spinal deformity, adult degenerative spine pathology, metastatic cancer to the spine, primary spine tumors, Scheuermann's kyphosis, congenital spine deformity, complex cervical, thoracic and lumbar revision surgeries, lumbar disc herniation, cervical spine herniation, and cervical and thoracic myelopathy and radiculopathy. Dr. Fourman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Kumthekar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He received his medical degree from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, India and trained in Internal Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He further completed his sub-specialty training in Rheumatology at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Kumthekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Dr. Clement Tagoe obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana, and a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Leeds, UK. His basic science research interests included the study of the role of annexins in cell function and rheumatic diseases, and subsequently the mechanisms of disease in transthyretin amyloidosis using several animal models of transthyretin amyloidosis. His clinical work in the area of transthyretin amyloidosis has greatly illuminated our understanding of the form of amyloidosis associated with the Transthyretin V122I (pV142I) mutation, which is found in about 3 to 4% of African Americans. His current work focuses on the role of autoimmune diseases in fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain, and in particular the association of these syndromes with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). His work also explores the other musculoskeletal and rheumatic manifestations of autoimmune thyroid disease, including the association with peripheral osteoarthritis and spinal osteoarthritis. These autoimmune syndromes can occur in the absence of thyroid dysfunction and are of particular interest to physicians and patients because AITD is by far the commonest autoimmune disease. Dr. Tagoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyositis.

Konstantinos Loupasakis, MD, is an attending rheumatologist at Montefiore Einstein and Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director and Associate Professor, Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Loupasakis sees patients with a wide range of rheumatologic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus and multisystem sarcoidosis. Dr. Loupasakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sarcoidosis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Tamara I. Tanner, MD, is Assistant Director of the Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program and an attending physician of pediatric rheumatology at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM). She is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Arthritis.

Derek Ho is a Physiatrist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Frozen Shoulder.

James Slover is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Slover is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.