Advanced in IgG4-Related Disease

Dr. Jeffrey A. Alper

Rheumatology
American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC
6605 Hillway Cir, Suite 101, 
Naples, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in IgG4-Related Disease
American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC
6605 Hillway Cir, Suite 101, 
Naples, FL 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Jeffrey Alper is a Rheumatologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Alper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Alper is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in FL
Hospital Affiliations
Lee Memorial Hospital
Naples Community Hospital
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Freedom Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 24 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

AMERICAN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
6605 Hillway Cir, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112
Call: 239-262-6550

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.


3 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Active-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3b/4 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Randomized, Active-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3b/4 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Baricitinib, TNF Inhibitor
Study Phase: Phase 4
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
Diosmiplex (Vasculera®) in Primary and Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon
Diosmiplex (Vasculera®) in Primary and Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 17, 2017
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
View 2 Less Clinical Trials

3 Total Publications

Disruptions in Rheumatology Care and the Rise of Telehealth in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Community Practice-Based Network.
Disruptions in Rheumatology Care and the Rise of Telehealth in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Community Practice-Based Network.
Journal: Arthritis care & research
Published: December 15, 2020
View All 3 Publications
Similar Doctors
Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Dr. Linnette Lopez
Rheumatology
Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Dr. Linnette Lopez
Rheumatology

American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC

1855 Veterans Park Dr, Suite 103, 
Naples, FL 
 (10.2 miles away)
239-596-5220
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Linnette Lopez is a Rheumatologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Lopez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Dr. Suyien Y. Zhaz-Leitner
Rheumatology
Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Dr. Suyien Y. Zhaz-Leitner
Rheumatology

American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC

1855 Veterans Park Dr, Suite 103, 
Naples, FL 
 (10.2 miles away)
239-596-5220
Languages Spoken:
English, Cantonese, Spanish
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Suyien Zhaz-Leitner is a Rheumatologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Zhaz-Leitner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Zhaz-Leitner is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Dr. Catherine N. Kowal
Rheumatology
Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
Dr. Catherine N. Kowal
Rheumatology

American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates LLC

1855 Veterans Park Dr, Suite 103, 
Naples, FL 
 (10.2 miles away)
239-596-5220
Languages Spoken:
English, German
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Catherine Kowal is a Rheumatologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Kowal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. Dr. Kowal is currently accepting new patients.

VIEW MORE IGG4-RELATED DISEASE DOCTORS

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Alper's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    • Distinguished
    • Juvenile Temporal Arteritis
      Dr. Alper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
      See more Juvenile Temporal Arteritis experts
    • Necrotizing Vasculitis
      Dr. Alper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
      See more Necrotizing Vasculitis experts
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
      Dr. Alper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
      See more Polymyalgia Rheumatica experts
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
      Dr. Alper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
      See more Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) experts
    • Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis
      Dr. Alper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
      See more Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis experts
    • Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
      Dr. Alper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).
      See more Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD) experts
    • Advanced
    • Bursitis
      Dr. Alper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Bursitis.
      See more Bursitis experts
    • Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
      Dr. Alper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
      See more Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) experts
    • Gout
      Dr. Alper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Gout.
      See more Gout experts
    • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
      Dr. Alper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
      See more Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis experts
    • IgG4-Related Disease
      Dr. Alper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about IgG4-Related Disease.
      See more IgG4-Related Disease experts
    • Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
      Dr. Alper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).
      See more Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD) experts
    View All 19 Advanced Conditions
    • Experienced
    • Ankylosing Spondylitis
      Dr. Alper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
      See more Ankylosing Spondylitis experts
    • Antisynthetase Syndrome
      Dr. Alper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
      See more Antisynthetase Syndrome experts
    • Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
      Dr. Alper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
      See more Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) experts
    • BRCA Positive Breast Cancer
      Dr. Alper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
      See more BRCA Positive Breast Cancer experts
    • Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
      Dr. Alper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
      See more Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis experts
    • Dermatomyositis
      Dr. Alper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Dermatomyositis.
      See more Dermatomyositis experts
    View All 31 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile
    For Patients
    • Our Story
    • How MediFind Works
    • Conditions A-Z
    • Doctor Directory
    • Symptoms Directory
    • Procedures Directory
    • Treatment Directory
    • Drug Directory
    • Infusion Center Finder
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    For Providers and Practices
    • Claim Your Profile
    • Newsroom
    Business Solutions
    • Provider
    • Network Solutions
    Additional Resources
    • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Advertising Policy
    • Content Policy
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

    Close

      By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

      Bullet PinMediFind
      Follow us on
      This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
      © 2026 All Rights Reserved