The 20 Best Fibromyalgia Doctors near Bronx, NY

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyositis.

Dr. Elizabeth Kitsis is the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Planning at Einstein. In this role, she supports the Einstein faculty in all aspects of professional development and well-being. She oversees faculty appointments and promotions, annual faculty evaluations, and faculty mentoring, among other activities. In addition, she leads the strategic planning process for Einstein. Dr. Kitsis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.

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 Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Osteoarthritis.

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

Stephanie Rand, DO, is the Program Director for Montefiore Einstein’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency and an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine. She is the director of Montefiore Einstein’s prosthetic and orthotic services, practicing general rehabilitation medicine, and musculoskeletal medicine, including osteopathic manipulative treatments. Dr. Rand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Hemiplegia, Scoliosis, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

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

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

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 Fibromyalgia. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I am a board certified Neurologist and Psychiatrist with a clinical specialization in treating headache and neck and facial pain. I have over 15 years experience including work at the world-renowned Montefiore Headache Unit. I am compentent in both the use of medications, nutriceuticals, and Botox and nerve blocks. Dr. Berliner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Major Depression, Tension Headache, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Binod Shah is a Physiatrist in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, and Herniated Disk.

Olga Belostotsky is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Allergy and Immunologist in New York, New York. Dr. Belostotsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS).

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

Sireen Gopal is a Physiatrist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Myositis.

Dr. Sana L. Bloch, M.D., is presently doing specialized autonomic testing for. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Delirium, and Vertigo.

Mahmood Kazmi is a Neurologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kazmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizophrenia.

Neuromuscular medicine/ Electrodiagnostic testing. Dr. Gulati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

Gregory Emili is an Internal Medicine provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Emili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Opioid Induced Constipation, Sciatica, and Muscle Spasms.

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

Linda Shookster is a Rheumatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Shookster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.

Harold Keiser is a Rheumatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Keiser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyositis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.