Dr. James J. Son
Overview
James Son, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians,Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC East. Dr. Son received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Adult Still's Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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20130 Route 19, Suite 2300, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
117 Vip Drive, Suite 120, Wexford, PA 15090
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.
UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center
Dr. Rohit Aggarwal, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Aggarwal has extensive experience in Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Arthritis & Arthropathy. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Upmc East and Upmc Northwest. Dr. Aggarwal is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.
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. James J. Son
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James J. Son?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James J. Son by calling their office at 724-772-5830. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James J. Son a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James J. Son 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. James J. Son specialize in?
While Dr. James J. Son is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. James J. Son participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James J. Son has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. James J. Son's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James J. Son accept my insurance?
Dr. James J. Son accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-772-5830 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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