Overview
Dr. Alan Baer graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed his post-graduate medical training in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at the Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt University Hospitals. He was a faculty member at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, from 1986 to 2007, and served there as Chief of the Section of Rheumatology and Fellowship Program Director. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 2007 and is currently Professor of Medicine and Director of the Jerome L. Greene Sjogren's Syndrome Center. Since 2015, he has been an Investigator in the Sjogren's Syndrome Clinic at the National Institutes of Health. He was Chief of Rheumatology and Clinical Director of the Johns Hopkins University Rheumatology Practice at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland from 2007 to 2014. Dr. Baer is currently engaged in a number of research studies in the area of Sjogren's syndrome, both at Johns Hopkins and in the NIH Sjogren's Syndrome Clinic. He was the principal investigator of the NIH subcontract to Johns Hopkins to conduct the Sjogren's International Registry (SICCA) and enrolled 300 patients into the registry. The SICCA registry has been a rich source of clinical data and biospecimens for research that Dr. Baer is conducting with colleagues at both Hopkins and the University of California-San Francisco. He is conducting a longitudinal observational study of patients with Sjogren's syndrome.
Dr. Baer is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Interstitial Keratitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 136 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224
4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Julie Paik completed her medical school training at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She then completed her residency and chief residency at UCLA-Cedars-Sinai/VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She completed rheumatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty in 2013. She currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center and Scleroderma Center. Her research interests are in myositis and scleroderma or overlap myositis. She also has a special interest in novel therapeutics in refractory dermatomyositis. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Paik is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Scleroderma.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Philip Seo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology. A graduate of Harvard College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Dr. Seo completed his Internal Medicine training as a member of the Osler Medical Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since then, he has worked at Johns Hopkins in several capacities, including as a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and as an Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Seo is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program. His clinical interests lie in the assessment and treatment of patients with systemic vasculitis, in particular, the ANCA-associated vasculitides, which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Dr. Seo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Christopher-Stine is the Co-Founder and Director of the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. She is a Professor of Medicine and Neurology. She is a longstanding core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine College Advisory Program and serves as the Co-Chair of the Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Board (IRB 5). Dr. Christopher-Stine graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in chemistry from Franklin and Marshall College; was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, where she received her MD degree, and she attained her Masters of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her internship and residency training were completed at MCP Hahnemann University, where she also served as Chief Resident. She pursued her rheumatology fellowship training at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Christopher is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan Baer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Baer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan Baer by calling their office at 443-997-1552. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alan Baer a top-rated expert for Sjogren Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan Baer is classified as an Elite expert for Sjogren Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan Baer specialize in?
While Dr. Alan Baer is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Alan Baer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan Baer has published 136 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sjogren Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Alan Baer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan Baer accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan Baer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-1552 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Baer isElite. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
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- ArthritisDr. Baer isDistinguished. Learn about Arthritis.
- GoutDr. Baer isDistinguished. Learn about Gout.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Baer isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Baer isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
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- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Baer isAdvanced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Baer isAdvanced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.
- ScleritisDr. Baer isAdvanced. Learn about Scleritis.
- VasculitisDr. Baer isAdvanced. Learn about Vasculitis.
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- Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- DermatomyositisDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia SyndromeDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.