Overview
Sheila Arvikar is a Rheumatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Arvikar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Relapsing Polychondritis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
50 Staniford St, Boston, MA 02114
40 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar by calling their office at 617-724-0287. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar a top-rated expert for Lyme Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar is classified as an Elite expert for Lyme Disease, 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. Sheila L. Arvikar specialize in?
While Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Lyme Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lyme Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheila L. Arvikar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-724-0287 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
- Elite
- Lyme DiseaseDr. Arvikar isElite. Learn about Lyme Disease.
- Distinguished
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Arvikar isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- ArthritisDr. Arvikar isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Arvikar isAdvanced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- PeriodontitisDr. Arvikar isAdvanced. Learn about Periodontitis.
- PsoriasisDr. Arvikar isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Arvikar isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Arvikar isAdvanced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Arvikar isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Arvikar isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Arvikar isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Arvikar isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Chondrocalcinosis 2Dr. Arvikar isExperienced. Learn about Chondrocalcinosis 2.
- DermatomyositisDr. Arvikar isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.