Advanced in IgG4-Related Disease

Dr. Alvin F. Wells

Rheumatology
Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group, P.A.
137 Crystal Beach Dr, Suite 121, 
Destin, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in IgG4-Related Disease
Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group, P.A.
137 Crystal Beach Dr, Suite 121, 
Destin, FL 
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Overview

Alvin Wells is a Rheumatologist in Destin, Florida. Dr. Wells is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of South Florida College Of Medicine
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WI
Hospital Affiliations
Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
West Allis Memorial Hospital
Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Swedish
Gender
Male

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Locations

EMERALD COAST INFECTIOUS DISEASES MEDICAL GROUP, P.A.
137 Crystal Beach Dr, Suite 121, Destin, FL 32541
Call: 850-807-4388

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.


4 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Baricitinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Baricitinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled 16-Week Study Followed by Long-Term Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in TNFi-Experienced Patients With Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled 16-Week Study Followed by Long-Term Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Ixekizumab (LY2439821) in TNFi-Experienced Patients With Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 17, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 2-Part Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of LY3337641 in Adult Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RAjuvenate Study
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 2-Part Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of LY3337641 in Adult Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RAjuvenate Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 09, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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29 Total Publications

Understanding the immunopathophysiology of polymyalgia rheumatica: implications for treatment.
Understanding the immunopathophysiology of polymyalgia rheumatica: implications for treatment.
Journal: Annals of the rheumatic diseases
Published: March 21, 2025
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    • Distinguished
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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    • Psoriasis
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    • Psoriatic Arthritis
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    • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    • Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis
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    • Ankylosing Spondylitis
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    • Antisynthetase Syndrome
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    • Arthritis
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    • Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
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    • Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
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    • Behcet Disease
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    • Bursitis
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    • Dermatomyositis
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    • Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
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    • Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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