Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas
Overview
Anthony Nicolas, MD is a Rheumatologist and is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Lebanon and completed his residency at UMMS-Baystate at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, (Internal Medicine), followed by his fellowship at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, (Rheumatology).Dr. Nicolas’s clinical interests include General Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and his education interests include Clinical training of fellows, residents, medical students.
His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center
Chester V. Oddis, MD is a noted researcher in the clinical, epidemiological and serologic description of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. He has completed epidemiological studies on the incidence of polymyositis and dermatomyositis as well as longitudinal studies on functional disability in myositis patients. His focus has been in the autoantibody patterns in patients with inflammatory myopathy and their peculiar immunogenetic associations.Dr. Oddis has written extensively on the diagnosis and management of patients with myositis. He has published and lectured on the use of novel immunosuppressive agents such as tacrolimus (formerly FK506) in the treatment of patients with refractory myositis. This represents the only reported experience of this particular drug in the pharmacologic treatment of inflammatory myopathy. In collaboration with the Department of Neurology, he has assessed the efficacy and utility of outpatient needle muscle biopsy in the diagnosis of inflammatory myopathy. This is important given the cost-containment focus of the current health-care market.Dr. Oddis is the co-investigator on an important national NIH funded study on the efficacy of doxycycline in preventing the progression of knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged women. This study is the first of its kind in assessing the effect of a disease-modifying agent in osteoarthritis.Board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, Dr. Oddis received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Penn State and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Oddis is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Dana Ascherman is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ascherman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas by calling their office at 412-530-6658. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas is classified as an Experienced expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), 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. Anthony J. Nicolas specialize in?
While Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas accept my insurance?
Dr. Anthony J. Nicolas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6658 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Nicolas isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Nicolas isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Nicolas isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Nicolas isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Nicolas isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Nicolas isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.