Overview
Sam Serafi is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Serafi is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Dr. Serafi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1220B East Joppa Road, Suite 324, Towson, Baltimore, MD 21286
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.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Julie Paik completed her medical school training at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She then completed her residency and chief residency at UCLA-Cedars-Sinai/VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She completed rheumatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty in 2013. She currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center and Scleroderma Center. Her research interests are in myositis and scleroderma or overlap myositis. She also has a special interest in novel therapeutics in refractory dermatomyositis. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Paik is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Paik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Philip Seo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology. A graduate of Harvard College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Dr. Seo completed his Internal Medicine training as a member of the Osler Medical Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since then, he has worked at Johns Hopkins in several capacities, including as a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and as an Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Seo is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program. His clinical interests lie in the assessment and treatment of patients with systemic vasculitis, in particular, the ANCA-associated vasculitides, which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Dr. Seo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Seo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Seo is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Christopher-Stine is the Co-Founder and Director of the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center. She is a Professor of Medicine and Neurology. She is a longstanding core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine College Advisory Program and serves as the Co-Chair of the Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Board (IRB 5). Dr. Christopher-Stine graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in chemistry from Franklin and Marshall College; was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha at Hahnemann University School of Medicine, where she received her MD degree, and she attained her Masters of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her internship and residency training were completed at MCP Hahnemann University, where she also served as Chief Resident. She pursued her rheumatology fellowship training at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Christopher is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis. Dr. Christopher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sam W. Serafi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sam W. Serafi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sam W. Serafi by calling their office at 410-494-1888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sam W. Serafi a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sam W. Serafi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Fibromyalgia, 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. Sam W. Serafi specialize in?
While Dr. Sam W. Serafi is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Sam W. Serafi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sam W. Serafi has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Sam W. Serafi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sam W. Serafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Sam W. Serafi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-494-1888 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- FibromyalgiaDr. Serafi isDistinguished. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Serafi isDistinguished. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- GoutDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- PsoriasisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Rheumatoid PneumoconiosisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- SclerodermaDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- VasculitisDr. Serafi isAdvanced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Chondrocalcinosis 2Dr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Chondrocalcinosis 2.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- DermatomyositisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- DRESS SyndromeDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about DRESS Syndrome.
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Erythema NodosumDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Nodosum.
- Familial Mixed CryoglobulinemiaDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Henoch-Schonlein PurpuraDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.
- Juvenile DermatomyositisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Localized SclerodermaDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Localized Scleroderma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Lyme DiseaseDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Lyme Disease.
- Lymphocytic VasculitisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Vasculitis.
- Macrophagic MyofasciitisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Macrophagic Myofasciitis.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- MelorheostosisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Microscopic PolyangiitisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Microscopic Polyangiitis.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- MyositisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- PerniosisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Perniosis.
- Polyarteritis NodosaDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Polyarteritis Nodosa.
- PolymyositisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- ScleritisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Takayasu ArteritisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Takayasu Arteritis.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Serafi isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.


