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). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vasculitis.

Richard Furie is a Rheumatologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Furie is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Benedict (Benny) Wu, DO, PhD, is the Director of Inpatient Dermatology and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Wu’s clinical interests extend to inpatient and complex medical dermatology areas, including connective tissue disorders, autoimmune bullous disorders, immunodermatology, cutaneous presentation of systemic conditions, and cutaneous lymphomas. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Scurvy, Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta, Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

Ranon Mann is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Bullous Pemphigoid, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Goodpasture Syndrome.

Beth N. McLellan, MD, is Chief, Dermatology, Director, Supportive Oncodermatology and Professor, Dermatology at Montefiore Einstein. She specializes in complex medical dermatology and has a special interest in supportive oncodermatology - the treatment of dermatologic diseases in cancer patients. She works closely with oncologists to prevent and treat skin, hair and nail-related side effects due to cancer therapies and is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients. Dr. Mclellan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Nummular Eczema, Localized Scleroderma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

Physician Education, Diagnosis of Skin Diseases. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus, Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome, and Acrogeria, Gottron Type.

Dr. Barry J. Fomberstein is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Rheumatology) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a practicing rheumatologist at Montefiore Medical Center. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1976, and did his residency and fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Fomberstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

Adnan Mir is a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Stiff Skin Syndrome, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Necrotizing Granuloma.

Caroline Halverstam, MD, FAAD, is an attending dermatologist and Associate Professor at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Halverstam’s clinical focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of general and complex medical dermatology including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, vitiligo, skin cancer and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Halverstam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Congenital Herpes Simplex, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Alopecia Areata.

Amanda Dunec is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Dunec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

Dr. Holly Kanavy completed a B.S. in Biochemistry with Departmental Honors in Neuroscience at Stony Brook University and a medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received the A.T. Still Memorial Scholarship Award and was a member of the Psi Sigma Alpha National Osteopathic Scholastic Honor Society. Following an internship at North Shore/LIJ Plainview Hospital, Dr. Kanavy completed two fellowships, one in Melanoma Translational Research at NYU Langone Medical Center, and another in Dermatopharmacology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She then completed a dermatology residency at Saint Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, serving as chief resident. Dr. Kanavy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Intertrigo, Bullous Pemphigoid, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Psoriasis.

Jeanie Lee, MD, is Co-Director, Rheumatology-Dermatology Combined Clinic (RDCC) and Attending Rheumatologist at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lee’s clinical interests are centered on skin conditions associated with rheumatic disease. She is also skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Anca Askanase is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Askanase is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

Dr. Johnson is the Chief of Rheumatology at Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals.  She graduated from Brown University with an A.B. in Religious Studies in 2001, and MD in 2006.  She has a masters in epidemiology from Columbia Mailman School of Public Health in 2013.  She runs the musculoskeletal ultrasound program for the Einstein rheumatology fellows, and runs a weekly ultrasound clinic at Jacobi.  Dr. Johnson runs the  Lupus Center at Jacobi, and is actively running lupus clinical trials. She also has run several quality improvement projects  including one about the improving the quality of care of rheuamatoid arthritis in an underserved community which resulted in our hospital being selected as a model of excellence for RA care.  Dr. Johnson speaks Spanish and is dedicated to provided high quality care in an underserved area. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Nkem Ugonabo, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified dermatologist with advanced training in cosmetic dermatology and lasers. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, M.D. degree at the University of Michigan, and M.P.H from Harvard School of Public Health. She also completed her Dermatology training at NYU Medical Center and was appointed Chief Resident in her final year. At residency graduation, she was awarded the Dr. Irwin Freedberg award for the resident who best represents the field of dermatology. Following residency, Dr. Ugonabo was an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellow at UnionDerm in New York City where she led clinical trials investigating the treatment of acne scars, photodamage, cellulite, muscle stimulation and melasma with lasers. Dr. Ugonabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.

Sandeep Gupta is a Rheumatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Tenosynovitis.

Donald Savitz is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Savitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, Griscelli Syndrome, Hypomelanotic Disorder, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.

Bentley Patterson is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Membranous Nephropathy, Melasma, and Psoriasis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). His top areas of expertise are Gout, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sarcoidosis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Bibi Ayesha is a Rheumatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Ayesha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Sarcoidosis, Myositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).