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Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian

Rheumatology
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
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Expertise in
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UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Kenneth Kalunian is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Kalunian is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Synovectomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Kalunian is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Cigna
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Community Health Group
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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.

6 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Controlled Trial of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Refractory Lupus
A Phase II Controlled Trial of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Refractory Lupus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Low Dose Mesenchymal Stem Cells, High Dose Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of JBT-101 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A Phase 2, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of JBT-101 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: JBT-101
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of VIB7734 for the Treatment of Moderate to Severely Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of VIB7734 for the Treatment of Moderate to Severely Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: VIB7734
Study Phase: Phase 2
A 2-Part Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of BIIB059 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Active Skin Manifestations and in Subjects With Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Systemic Manifestations
A 2-Part Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of BIIB059 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Active Skin Manifestations and in Subjects With Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Systemic Manifestations
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Dermatomyositis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Dermatomyositis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 16, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Lenabasum
Study Phase: Phase 3
An Investigator-Initiated, Phase II, Randomized, Withdrawal Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Patients With Stable, Quiescent Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
An Investigator-Initiated, Phase II, Randomized, Withdrawal Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Patients With Stable, Quiescent Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 17, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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149 Total Publications

A population-scale transcriptional atlas of blood and tissue in lupus nephritis.
A population-scale transcriptional atlas of blood and tissue in lupus nephritis.
Journal: Science translational medicine
Published: August 19, 2026
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How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian?

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Is Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian a top-rated expert for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian 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. Kenneth C. Kalunian specialize in?

While Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). You can view a list of Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian accept my insurance?

Dr. Kenneth C. Kalunian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-926-8273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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