Dimitrios Pappas is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Joan Bathon is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Bathon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Tissue Biopsy.

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

Vivian Bykerk is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Bykerk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Peter Gregersen is a Rheumatologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Gregersen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Myositis, and Prostatectomy.

Chaim Putterman, MD - Summary of Research Program and Goals. Dr. Putterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vasculitis.

Dr. Barry J. Fomberstein is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Rheumatology) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a practicing rheumatologist at Montefiore Medical Center. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1976, and did his residency and fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Fomberstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyositis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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

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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, and Gout.

Jeanie Lee, MD, is Co-Director, Rheumatology-Dermatology Combined Clinic (RDCC) and Attending Rheumatologist at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lee’s clinical interests are centered on skin conditions associated with rheumatic disease. She is also skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Alexandru Kimel is a Rheumatologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Kimel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Neil Gonter is a Rheumatologist in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Gonter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

Steven Abramson is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Abramson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Jonathan Samuels is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Tissue Biopsy, and Knee Replacement.

Yusuf Yazici is a Rheumatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Yazici is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). His top areas of expertise are Behcet Disease, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Vasculitis.

Dahlia Hassan is a Rheumatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Arthritis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.