Overview
Cristina Lanata is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lanata is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Microscopic Polyangiitis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic
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San Francisco VA Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cristina M. Lanata
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cristina M. Lanata?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cristina M. Lanata by calling their office at 415-502-6617. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cristina M. Lanata a top-rated expert for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cristina M. Lanata is classified as an Elite expert for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), 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. Cristina M. Lanata specialize in?
While Dr. Cristina M. Lanata is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Cristina M. Lanata participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cristina M. Lanata has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). You can view a list of Dr. Cristina M. Lanata's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Distinguished
- Lupus NephritisDr. Lanata isDistinguished. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Advanced
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Lanata isAdvanced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Experienced
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Lanata isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lanata isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Lanata isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Lanata isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Microscopic PolyangiitisDr. Lanata isExperienced. Learn about Microscopic Polyangiitis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Lanata isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.

