Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Alan L. Epstein

Rheumatology
Penn Medicine
Penn Rheumatology Washington Square
800 Walnut Street, 9th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
Penn Medicine
Penn Rheumatology Washington Square
800 Walnut Street, 9th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Alan Epstein is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Epstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Epstein is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Lupus Nephritis.

Graduate Institution
Tufts University School Of Medicine
Residency
Albert Einstein - Montefiore Medical Center
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Rheumatology, 1986
Internal Medicine, 1982
Fellowships
Albert Einstein - Montefiore Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Penn Rheumatology Washington Square
800 Walnut Street, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-662-4333

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Epstein has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Sarcoidosis
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Interstitial Lung Disease
Anemia
Osteoporosis
Gout
Myositis
Lupus Nephritis
Osteopenia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Polymyositis
Sjogren Syndrome
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Rhabdomyolysis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Tendinitis
Reactive Arthritis
Dermatomyositis
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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.

63 Total Publications

Simultaneous TGF-β and GITR pathway modulation promotes anti-tumor immunity in glioma.
Simultaneous TGF-β and GITR pathway modulation promotes anti-tumor immunity in glioma.
Journal: Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII
Published: March 13, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Advanced
      • Fibromyalgia
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      • Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
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      • Juvenile Temporal Arteritis
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      • Necrotizing Vasculitis
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      • Osteoporosis
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      • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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      • Bursitis
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      • Gout
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      • Melorheostosis
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      • Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis
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      • Osteoarthritis
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      • Osteopenia
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