Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease

Dr. Ralf G. Thiele

Rheumatology
University of Rochester Medical Center
University Of Rochester
601 Elmwood Ave, 
Rochester, NY 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in IgG4-Related Disease
University of Rochester Medical Center
University Of Rochester
601 Elmwood Ave, 
Rochester, NY 
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Overview

Ralf Thiele is a Rheumatologist in Rochester, New York. Dr. Thiele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgG4-Related Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NJ
Hospital Affiliations
Strong Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
Call: 585-275-2100

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.


40 Total Publications

Discontinuation versus continuation of maintenance treatment with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with low disease activity or remission: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
Discontinuation versus continuation of maintenance treatment with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with low disease activity or remission: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
Journal: Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
Published: July 02, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Gout
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    • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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    • Arthritis
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    • Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
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