Michael Stevens is a Rheumatologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Stevens is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lianne Gensler is a rheumatologist and serves as director of the UCSF Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic, which is dedicated to care for this inflammatory disease. Gensler's primary research interest is the disease progression of axial spondyloarthritis (a category that includes ankylosing spondylitis). Her research also seeks to identify predictors of osteoporosis development in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Gensler earned her medical degree at the University of California, Irvine. She completed an internal medicine residency, chief residency and rheumatology fellowship at UCSF, and subsequently joined the medical staff in the rheumatology program. Dr. Gensler is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

Ernesto Zatarain is a Rheumatologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Zatarain is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis. Dr. Zatarain is currently accepting new patients.

Jinoos Yazdany is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yazdany is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Cristina Lanata is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lanata is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

Dr. Sharon Chung, a rheumatologist, is director of the UCSF Vasculitis Clinic. She specializes in autoimmune diseases, particularly systemic vasculitides, a group of rare autoimmune disorders that affect multiple organ systems and involve blood vessel inflammation. In her research, Chung studies genetic factors associated with the development and progression of vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases. Chung earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She completed a fellowship in rheumatology and earned a master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. Before coming to work at UCSF, Chung gained expertise caring for patients at the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research at Cleveland Clinic. Chung received the American College of Rheumatology’s Distinguished Fellow Award in 2007. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome).

Dr. Sarah French is a rheumatologist who specializes in caring for patients with complex systemic rheumatic diseases, including lupus and scleroderma. She serves as co-director of the UCSF Scleroderma Clinic. One focus of French's research is scleroderma's effects on the heart and lungs; another is improving care for patients with osteoporosis. French earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and returned to UCSF to complete a fellowship in rheumatology, serving as chief fellow. Dr. French is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Lupus Nephritis.

Julie Zikherman is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zikherman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, Cryoglobulinemia, Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, and Synovectomy. Dr. Zikherman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Maria Dall'Era is a rheumatologist who directs both the UCSF Lupus Clinic and the clinical trials center of the UCSF Department of Medicine. In addition to caring for patients, Dall'Era has a special research interest in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She participates in clinical trials of potential new treatments for generalized lupus and lupus nephritis, kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Through her research, she hopes to develop advanced therapies for patients suffering from SLE. Dall'Era earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed her internal medicine residency, serving as chief resident, and a fellowship in rheumatology. Dr. Dall'era is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

Pedro Ruiz is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ruiz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polyarteritis Nodosa. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

Spencer Lowe is a Rheumatologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Lowe is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Lowe is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Gross is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gross is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.

Bryan Gescuk is a Rheumatologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Gescuk is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Gescuk is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Goglin is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Goglin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

Mary Margaretten is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Margaretten is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Microscopic Polyangiitis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and MASS Phenotype.

John Imboden is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Imboden is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Synovitis.

Mary Nakamura is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nakamura is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

Sara Kashani is a Rheumatologist in Burlingame, California. Dr. Kashani is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

Jonathan Graf is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Graf is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Synovitis, and Liver Embolization.

David Wofsy is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wofsy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Arthritis.

Katherine Wu is a Rheumatologist in Burlingame, California. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Gout, and Bursitis. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

Kerstin Morehead is a Rheumatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Morehead is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Raynaud Phenomenon, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Morehead is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sarah Patterson is a rheumatologist who specializes in integrative medicine. In her practice, she combines tools from mainstream medicine with mind-body techniques and nutritional therapies, with the goal of addressing the individual goals and challenges of patients living with chronic disease. Patterson's research examines the effects of stress on patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. At UCSF, Patterson earned her medical degree, completed a residency in internal medicine and completed a fellowship in rheumatology. She then completed a research fellowship in integrative medicine through the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. She has studied therapeutic nutrition, yoga and meditation. Dr. Patterson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis.

Dr. Vivek K. Murthy is a rheumatologist who cares for patients with disorders affecting the joints, muscles and ligaments, including autoimmune conditions. He has a special interest in connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and pain), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissues and organs), systemic vasculitis (narrowed blood vessels resulting from inflammation) and IgG4-related disease (an autoimmune disorder that can damage organs). He also provides general care for hospitalized patients at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. With the goal of improving patient care, Murthy's research focuses on understanding how expert providers learn, practice and problem-solve and then looks to apply these principles and techniques in medical education and patient care. In his role as an educator, he hopes to inspire medical trainees to use effective diagnostic techniques to ensure the best possible care. Murthy earned his master of science degree in pharmacology at the University of Oxford and his medical degree at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in rheumatology at UCSF. Before joining the UCSF faculty, he was a hospitalist, clinician educator and assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Murthy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

Sarah Ringsted is a Rheumatologist in South San Francisco, California. Her top areas of expertise are Erythema Nodosum, Behcet Disease, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Ringsted is currently accepting new patients.