Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome

Dr. Thomas Grader

Rheumatology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, 
Baltimore, MD 
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Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, 
Baltimore, MD 
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Overview

Dr. Grader-Beck is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Rheumatology Division. Dr. Grader-Beck’s clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of Sjogren's syndrome as well as inflammatory arthritis. He has a specific interest in improving quality of patient care and clinical research using state of the art information technology. He is developing innovative ways in how clinicians and researchers can leverage electronic health record systems to deliver individualized patient care and precision medicine.

Dr. Grader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Interstitial Keratitis, and Dermatomyositis.

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

Residency
UMass Memorial Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2003
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Preventive Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rheumatology, 2006
Hospital Affiliations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
French
German
Gender
Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
Call: 443-997-1552

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.


15 Total Publications

Safety and Efficacy of Ianalumab in Patients With Sjögren's Disease: 52-Week Results From a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2b Dose-Ranging Study.
Safety and Efficacy of Ianalumab in Patients With Sjögren's Disease: 52-Week Results From a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2b Dose-Ranging Study.
Journal: Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.)
Published: February 07, 2024
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (1.1 miles away)
443-997-1552
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

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Rheumatology

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (1.1 miles away)
443-997-1552
Languages Spoken:
English
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