
Overview
Joseph Skender is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years.
Dr. Skender is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.
Dr. Skender is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Skender is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
30701 Woodward Avenue, Suite 314, Royal Oak, MI 48073
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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Dr. J. Michelle Kahlenberg MD, PhD is a physician scientist and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. She completed her MD, PhD, and Internal Medicine training at Case Western Reserve University and completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Michigan. She joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2011, was appointed Assistant Professor in 2012, and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2018. She has been running her own laboratory and has been an active member of the Immunology Training Program since 2013. Her clinical work is centered on the care of complicated lupus patients, including those with refractory skin disease. Her R01-funded research laboratory combines translational approaches using patient samples and murine models to uncover the mechanisms that drive lupus and lupus flares. In particular, she is focused on unraveling the pathogenic mechanisms in cutaneous lupus, the factors that drive photosensitivity, and how skin inflammation can influence systemic lupus activity. Her work has received institutional accolades and national recognition from the Arthritis National Research Foundation, The Rheumatology Research Foundation, American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Lupus Foundation of America. In her spare time, she enjoys organic gardening, working on the family farm EMMA Acres run by her husband, Mark, and spending time with her husband and children. Dr. Kahlenberg is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. Dr. Kahlenberg is board certified in Rheumatology.
Taubman Center
Dr. Khanna is a board-certified rheumatologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Michigan Medicine. She has a Master of Public Health degree with a focus in epidemiology and health services research. She joined University of Michigan in 2011 and has dedicated gout clinics there and at the Ann Arbor VA which are meant to foster a center of excellence in the Midwest area. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking with her family, and traveling. Dr. Khanna is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Khanna is board certified in Rheumatology.
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William Mccune is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mccune is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Vasculitis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Mccune is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph G. Skender
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph G. Skender?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph G. Skender by calling their office at 248-955-9229. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph G. Skender a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph G. Skender is classified as an Distinguished 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. Joseph G. Skender specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph G. Skender is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Joseph G. Skender participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph G. Skender has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Joseph G. Skender's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph G. Skender accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph G. Skender accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 248-955-9229 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- FibromyalgiaDr. Skender isDistinguished. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Skender isDistinguished. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Skender isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Skender isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Skender isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Skender isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Skender isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Skender isAdvanced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Skender isAdvanced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Felty SyndromeDr. Skender isAdvanced. Learn about Felty Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Skender isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Skender isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Skender isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Skender isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- DermatomyositisDr. Skender isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia SyndromeDr. Skender isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.



