The 20 Best Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) Doctors in The United States

Richard Furie is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Furie is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Furie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology.

Michelle Petri, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She attended medical school at Harvard University and fulfilled her internal medicine residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition, she completed two fellowship programs at the University of California, San Francisco in allergy and immunology and rheumatology. Dr. Petri is the Director of the Hopkins Lupus Cohort, a longitudinal study of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus, and Co-Director of the Hopkins Lupus Pregnancy Center. Dr. Petri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Tenotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Petri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Allergy And Immunology.

Chaim Putterman, MD - Summary of Research Program and Goals. Dr. Putterman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vasculitis.

Madison Grinnell is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Grinnell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Livedo Reticularis.

Victoria Werth is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Werth is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Dermatomyositis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Pemphigus. Dr. Werth is board certified in Dermatology - Dermatopathology, 1989, Dermatology, 1986, and Internal Medicine, 1983.

Dr. J. Michelle Kahlenberg MD, PhD is a physician scientist and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. She completed her MD, PhD, and Internal Medicine training at Case Western Reserve University and completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Michigan. She joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2011, was appointed Assistant Professor in 2012, and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2018. She has been running her own laboratory and has been an active member of the Immunology Training Program since 2013. Her clinical work is centered on the care of complicated lupus patients, including those with refractory skin disease. Her R01-funded research laboratory combines translational approaches using patient samples and murine models to uncover the mechanisms that drive lupus and lupus flares. In particular, she is focused on unraveling the pathogenic mechanisms in cutaneous lupus, the factors that drive photosensitivity, and how skin inflammation can influence systemic lupus activity. Her work has received institutional accolades and national recognition from the Arthritis National Research Foundation, The Rheumatology Research Foundation, American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Lupus Foundation of America. In her spare time, she enjoys organic gardening, working on the family farm EMMA Acres run by her husband, Mark, and spending time with her husband and children. Dr. Kahlenberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. Dr. Kahlenberg is board certified in Rheumatology.

Ruth Vleugels is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vleugels is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Vleugels is board certified in Dermatology.

Johann Gudjonsson, MD, PhD is the Arthur C. Curtis Professor of Molecular Skin Immunology and the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Emerging Scholar of the Taubman Medical Research Institute. A graduate of the University of Iceland Medical School, he completed his internship and dermatology residency training at the University of Michigan. Dr. Gudjonsson has served on the faculty of the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology since 2008. He provides general medical dermatology patient care at the University of Michigan Taubman Center and maintains clinical and research interests in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders involving the skin.Dr. Gudjonsson came to the U-M in 2003 as part of an innovative research residency training program. Building upon investigative dermatology training completed in Iceland, Dr. Gudjonsson has been performing basic immunological and genetic work on psoriasis at the U-M. Dr. Gudjonsson's primary research focus is basic immunological and genetic research on psoriasis, with projects directed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis. He received the 2007 Young Investigator Award from the American Academy of Dermatology, was named the 2018 Rising Star Lecturer for the Society for Investigative Dermatology and was recipient of the American Skin Association Research Achievement Award in Psoriasis in 2021. Dr. Gudjonsson's research has been supported by research awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Skin Association, Dermatology Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, among others. Dr. Gudjonsson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Darier Disease, Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gudjonsson is board certified in Dermatology.

Imran Umer is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Umer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Umer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Benjamin Chong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Dermatomyositis.

Joseph Merola is a Dermatologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Merola is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Arthritis.

Christina Lam is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in South Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Localized Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Kenneth Kalunian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kalunian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Synovectomy, and Endoscopy.

Daisy Yan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Dermatomyositis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis.

Jeffrey Callen is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Dr. Callen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Dermatomyositis, and Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis. Dr. Callen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Dermatology.

. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, and Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease. Dr. Morris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine (Int Med) and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

. Dr. Griger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget's Disease of Bone, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Sunil John is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. John is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology.

"Ashley Blaske, MD, became fascinated with medicine when her brother was diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She went on to become the first and only fellowship trained and board-certified pediatric and adult rheumatologist in Tennessee. ""In my former position, I cared for patients who had no option but to drive all the way to Nashville to see a pediatric rheumatologist,"" Dr. Blaske says. After visiting the Appalachian Highlands, she and her husband fell in love with the community and its natural beauty and decided to stay. ""I am proud to serve as the region's only pediatric rheumatologist."" As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Blaske also serves as a faculty member at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine.". Dr. Blaske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis. Dr. Blaske is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

David Mael is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Mael is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.