Expertise in
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conditions

Dr. Samy K. Metyas

Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
Covina, CA 
On Staff At
37 Years of Experience
Expertise in
54
conditions
500 W San Bernardino Rd, 
Covina, CA 

Overview

Samy Metyas is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Covina, California. Dr. Metyas has been practicing medicine for over 37 years is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 16 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Menoufiya University - Egypt , 1989 - 1989, 1989

Residency

Seton Hall University - Newark, NJ , Internal Medicine , 1999 - 2001

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

LAC/USC Medical Center , Rheumatology , 2001 - 2003

Hospital Affiliations

Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Casa Colina Hospital
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Metyas, Samy, M.d., Inc.
500 W San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91722

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.

13 Clinical Trials

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Using the SetPoint System for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RESET-RA Study
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Using the SetPoint System for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RESET-RA Study
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device, Drug
Study Drug: Conventional Synthetic DMARD
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Active-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3b/4 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Randomized, Active-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3b/4 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Baricitinib, TNF Inhibitor
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Randomized, Controlled Pragmatic Phase 3b/4 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Randomized, Controlled Pragmatic Phase 3b/4 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Baricitinib, TNF Inhibitor
Study Phase: Phase 4
A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib, in Combination With Methotrexate in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate
A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib, in Combination With Methotrexate in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: GSK3196165, Tofacitinib, Methotrexate, Folic acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multi-centre Long-term Extension Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of GSK3196165 in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Multi-centre Long-term Extension Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of GSK3196165 in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 07, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Otilimab, csDMARD
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Olokizumab in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Olokizumab in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Olokizumab, Methotrexate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Olokizumab in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Inadequately Controlled by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) Inhibitor Therapy
A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Phase III Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Olokizumab in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Inadequately Controlled by Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) Inhibitor Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Olokizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Multi-Center Study of a Single Injection Cross-Linked Sodium Hyaluronate Combined With Triamcinolone Hexacetonide (Cingal®) to Provide Symptomatic Relief of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Multi-Center Study of a Single Injection Cross-Linked Sodium Hyaluronate Combined With Triamcinolone Hexacetonide (Cingal®) to Provide Symptomatic Relief of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 09, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Sodium Hyaluronate, Triamcinolone Hexacetonide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A 24-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Sarilumab, in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Biological DMARDs and/or Janus Kinase Inhibitors
A 24-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Sarilumab, in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Biological DMARDs and/or Janus Kinase Inhibitors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: GSK3196165, Sarilumab, csDMARDs
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Baricitinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 3 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 23, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Baricitinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose-Ranging Study To Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of M2951 in Subjects With SLE
A Phase II, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose-Ranging Study To Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of M2951 in Subjects With SLE
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 12, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel- Group, Phase 2 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel- Group, Phase 2 Study of Baricitinib in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 21, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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11 Total Publications

Diet and Lifestyle Modifications for Fibromyalgia.
Diet and Lifestyle Modifications for Fibromyalgia.
Journal: Current rheumatology reviews
Published: August 16, 2023
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What conditions does Dr. Samy K. Metyas specialize in?

While Dr. Samy K. Metyas is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

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Yes. Dr. Samy K. Metyas has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Samy K. Metyas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Samy K. Metyas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 626-966-1909 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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