The 20 Best Scleroderma Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

Dr. Bernstein's clinical and research interests focus on systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), as well as on the detection and treatment of interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension in patients with autoimmune diseases. She is the Florence Irving Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and an Associate Attending at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Bernstein is the founder and Director of the Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian Scleroderma Center.Dr. Bernstein graduated summa cum laude from Amherst College, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society while a medical student at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She was the recipient of the American College of Rheumatology Distinguished Fellow Award and the Charles L. Christian Award for Excellence in Musculoskeletal Research while a rheumatology fellow at Hospital for Special Surgery. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to systemic sclerosis research, Dr. Bernstein received the Edith Busch Prize for Young Investigators at the 8th Systemic Sclerosis World Congress. Dr. Bernstein has received grants from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, Arthritis Foundation, and Rheumatology Research Foundation to study lung disease in scleroderma. Her ongoing research projects focus on interstitial lung disease in scleroderma and on lung transplantation in patients with autoimmune diseases. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleredema, and Scleroma. Dr. Bernstein is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

Natalia Vasquez Canizares, MD, MS, is an Attending Physician of Pediatric Rheumatology at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Canizares is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Localized Scleroderma, and Myositis.

Robert Spiera is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Spiera is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Vasculitis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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 Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

Konstantinos Loupasakis, MD, is an attending rheumatologist at Montefiore Einstein and Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director and Associate Professor, Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Loupasakis sees patients with a wide range of rheumatologic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus and multisystem sarcoidosis. Dr. Loupasakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sarcoidosis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Ranon Mann is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Bullous Pemphigoid, Goodpasture Syndrome, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.

Beth N. McLellan, MD, is Chief, Dermatology, Director, Supportive Oncodermatology and Professor, Dermatology at Montefiore Einstein. She specializes in complex medical dermatology and has a special interest in supportive oncodermatology - the treatment of dermatologic diseases in cancer patients. She works closely with oncologists to prevent and treat skin, hair and nail-related side effects due to cancer therapies and is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients. Dr. Mclellan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nummular Eczema, Localized Scleroderma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

Caroline Halverstam, MD, FAAD, is an attending dermatologist and Associate Professor at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Halverstam’s clinical focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of general and complex medical dermatology including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, vitiligo, skin cancer and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Halverstam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Congenital Herpes Simplex, and Alopecia Areata.

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 Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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 Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Larisa Geskin is a Hematologist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Geskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, and Sezary Syndrome.

Anna Broder is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Broder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Broder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Lupus Nephritis.

Sandeep Gupta is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Tenosynovitis.

Dahlia Hassan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Arthritis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

Jeffrey Weinberg is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 143 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Comedones, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

Donald Rudikoff is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Rudikoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypomelanotic Disorder, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, and Griscelli Syndrome.

Stephanie Gallitano is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gallitano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleroderma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.