Alisa Femia is a Dermatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Femia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Localized Scleroderma, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

Galina Marder is a Rheumatologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Marder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Inclusion Body Myositis.

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 Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Bullous Pemphigoid, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Goodpasture Syndrome.

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 Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyositis.

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 Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, and Dermatomyositis.

Dr. Ruchi Jain is board certified in Rheumatology and is a member of the American College of Rheumatology. After receiving her medical degree from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine (Buffalo, NY), she completed her Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York, NY). Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, and Gout.

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 Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Alba Pumarol is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Pumarol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and Familial Hypertension.

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 Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Jonathan Samuels is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Tissue Biopsy, and Knee Replacement.

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 Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sarcoidosis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Teja Kapoor is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

Saakshi Khattri is a Dermatologist and a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Khattri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Bivin Varghese is a Rheumatologist in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Chondrocalcinosis 2, and Psoriasis.

Margaretta Masse is a Dermatologist in New York, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Comedones.

David Fernandez is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Fernandez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Lupus Nephritis, and Polymyositis.

Diane Horowitz is a Rheumatologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Dermatomyositis.