Abhijeet Danve
Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions
Yale New Haven Hospital Old Saybrook Medical Ctr
633 Middlesex Tpke, 
Old Saybrook, CT 

Overview

Dr. Abhijeet Danve, MBBS, MD, MHS is Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale University, New Haven Connecticut USA since 2015. He is founding director of Yale Spondyloarthritis Program which provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care to patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Danve has been active in Ankylosing Spondylitis research for more than a decade and his main interest is in facilitating the early diagnosis of AS among patients with chronic back pain. He is the inventor of A-Tool©, a screening survey for identifying AS among back pain patients, author on American College of Rheumatology Ankylosing Spondylitis treatment guidelines as well as Principal Investigator for Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network Referral Recommendations (SPARTAN) for axSpA.

Originally from Dharashiv, Dr. Danve stood 13th in Maharashtra for 12th grade (HSC) examination and thereafter completed his MBBS from Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai. After securing 38th rank in India at All India Post-graduate Entrance exam, Dr. Danve chose to pursue his MD Medicine from KEM Hospital Mumbai. He completed his clinical fellowship in Rheumatology from Oregon Health and Science University, Portland Oregon and Research fellowship at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Danve is recipient of Marshall J Schiff Memorial research award (2013) and Distinguished Fellow award (2015) given by American College of Rheumatology and Jane Bruckel Early Career award.

Dr. Danve is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Dr. Danve is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Rheumatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Residency

New York Medical College

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Physician in CT
Physician in MA
Physician in NH
Physician in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Hospital Affiliations

Yale-New Haven Hospital
Middlesex Hospital
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Top Doctor in Connecticut 2026

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Chinese Community Health
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EMI Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
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  • HMO
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Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Yale New Haven Hospital Old Saybrook Medical Ctr
633 Middlesex Tpke, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Other Locations
Rheumatology & Hand Rehab Ctr
3018 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

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.


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What conditions does Dr. Abhijeet Danve specialize in?

While Dr. Abhijeet Danve is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Gout. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Abhijeet Danve participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Abhijeet Danve has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). You can view a list of Dr. Abhijeet Danve's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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