James J. Son
Experienced in Bursitis

Dr. James J. Son

Rheumatology
UPMC
UPMC Rheumatology, Cranberry, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
20130 Route 19, Suite 2300, 
Cranberry Twp, PA 
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10 Years of Experience

Experienced in Bursitis
UPMC
UPMC Rheumatology, Cranberry, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
20130 Route 19, Suite 2300, 
Cranberry Twp, PA 
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Overview

James Son, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians,Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC East. Dr. Son received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Son is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Adult Still's Disease.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia, 2016
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Rheumatology, Cranberry, Part of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
20130 Route 19, Suite 2300, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Call: 724-772-5830
Other Locations
UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center
117 Vip Drive, Suite 120, Wexford, PA 15090
Call: 724-935-1130

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Low levels of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) 3.1 associated with diseases other than rheumatoid arthritis.
Low levels of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) 3.1 associated with diseases other than rheumatoid arthritis.
Journal: Medicine
Published: July 08, 2020
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