The 20 Best Sjogren Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

Chaim Putterman, MD - Summary of Research Program and Goals. Dr. Putterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vasculitis.

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

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

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 Sjogren Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Osteoarthritis.

Sandeep Gupta is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. 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.

Joann Kang, MD, is Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery and Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Montefiore Einstein. A well-recognized physician and surgeon, Dr. Kang is devoted to patient care, surgery, research and teaching. Her clinical and surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, full and partial thickness corneal transplantation, ocular surface surgery/reconstruction, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and laser vision correction such as laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).Dr. Kang received her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. She then pursued her Doctorate in Medicine at Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing her transitional medicine internship at Maimonides Medical Center, she completed her three-year ophthalmology residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago and was elected chief resident in her final year. Following this, she completed a corneal and external disease fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

Claudia Patricia Castiblanco, MD, is Assistant Professor and Director of the Uveitis Service in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Castiblanco’s clinical focus is the diagnosis and management of pediatric and adult patients with ocular inflammation, including uveitis and scleritis.  She attended Iona College and received her Bachelor of Science in biology and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2002.  She then completed the Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) focusing in genetic research at Yale University in 2003.  She attended Yale School of Medicine and earned her Doctor of Medicine in 2008. Her postdoctoral training began with a year-long internship in preliminary medicine at Greenwich Hospital. She then completed a three-year residency in ophthalmology at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 2012. Dr. Castiblanco finished her uveitis fellowship in 2013 with Dr. Stephen Foster at Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI) where she obtained training in the medical and surgical management of patients with ocular inflammation. Dr. Castiblanco’s research focuses on the evaluation and management of uveitis. Her work has been shared through peer-reviewed journals, review articles and poster presentations.   Dr. Castiblanco is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the National Hispanic Medical Association and the Foster Ocular Immunology Society. Dr. Castiblanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Scleritis.

Viral Virendra Juthani, MD, is Co-Director, Hutchinson Campus Ophthalmology and Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Juthani’s clinical focus is on cornea and external diseases, refractive surgery, keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, corneal infections, and cataract surgery including advanced premium lens surgery, corneal transplantation, ocular surface disease and ocular surface reconstruction. Dr. Juthani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

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 Sjogren Syndrome. 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).

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 Sjogren Syndrome. 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.

Anthony Terraciano is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Terraciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Cataract, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

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 Sjogren Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Lupus Nephritis.

Jane S. Kang, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in the Division of Rheumatology and a bioethicist with a Masters of Bioethics from Columbia University. She was the Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director at CUIMC for over a decade, was named an Ewig Clinical Scholar at CUIMC for her work in teaching and education and received a Fellowship Training Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF).In addition to being actively involved in teaching and trainee education, Dr. Kang has been interested in addressing bioethical issues in medicine and rheumatology. She was awarded the RRF Clinician Scholar Educator Award, which supported her work in creating an online, interactive bioethics curriculum for trainees, covering topics such as the recruitment of vulnerable research subjects and the globalization of clinical research. Her bioethics work also includes exploring participant preferences for the return of research results, investigating researchers’ practices and views on returning incidental findings, and using the arts to address physician well-being, moral injury and health equity.Dr. Kang served on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Board of Directors, as Chair of the ACR Ethics and Conflict of Interest Committee, and as Co-Chair of the ACR Strategic Planning Task Force and Co-Chair of the ACR In-Training Examination Taskforce. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Goodpasture Syndrome, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Kang is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

Teja Kapoor, MD is a graduate of New York Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She completed her Rheumatology fellowship at Columbia-NY Presbyterian, before joining full-time academic faculty. Dr. Kapoor is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Program Director for the Columbia Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program.Dr. Kapoor has clinical and research interests in Sjogren’s Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), with years of experience in managing patients with complex multi-organ involvement of their autoimmune disease. She has an interdisciplinary approach to managing her large cohort of patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome, working with Ophthalmology, Dental, ENT, Pulmonary, OB-GYN, and other specialists. She has lectured on SLE and Sjogren’s Disease at regional, national, and international conferences, with a multitude of book chapters and peer-reviewed article publications on the topics of autoimmune diseases. She is the recipient of the 2023-2024 Daniel V. Kimberg Memorial Junior Faculty Award for outstanding teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students. She is the Course Co-Director for Rheumatology and Autoimmunity for medical students at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Kapoor is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Kapoor is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Berenice Geraldino Pardilla, MD, MSc, graduated summa cum laude from INTEC University in the Dominican Republic and afterwards moved to New York to complete an internal medicine residency in SUNY Upstate, followed by a rheumatology fellowship at Columbia University where she stayed on as a faculty member. In addition to being a board certified rheumatologist, she completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal ultrasonography with the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR) and serves as the director of the Fast Arthritis Sonographic evaluation and Treatment (FAST) clinic at CUMC. Dr. Pardilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Pardilla is board certified in Rheumatology. Dr. Pardilla is currently accepting new patients.

Robin Lipschitz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lipschitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Lipschitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology.

Maria-louise Barilla is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Barilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Gout, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Barilla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology.

Jimmy Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

Rebecca Mammo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mammo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coats Disease, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, and Sjogren Syndrome.