Dr. Parrish is an Assistant Attending Rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Dr. Wampler Muskardin sees both pediatric and adult patients. Particular areas of clinical expertise include autoinflammatory disorders, interferonopathies, and primary immune deficiencies with immune dysregulation.

Dr. Ashany is a rheumatologist at HSS specializing in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Dr. Taber specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with rheumatic diseases, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, childhood systemic lupus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and systemic and localized scleroderma. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Yale University, and from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which she attended through the prestigious Humanities and Medicine program.

Dr. Erkan is an Associate Physician-Scientist at the Barbara Volcker Center for Women and Rheumatic Diseases, Associate Attending Rheumatologist and Clinical Researcher at Hospital for Special Surgery, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to his rheumatology practice, Dr. Erkan has a long-standing research interest in Antiphospholipid Syndrome (an autoimmune clotting disorder) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or "lupus").

Dr. Paget is a Rheumatologist and Physician-in-Chief Emeritus at HSS. He has both national and international recognition as a Master Clinician in a broad range of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Dr. Aizer specializes in osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Throughout her career, Dr. Aizer has received numerous awards, including accolades for teaching and research. She is an active member of several associations for medical professionals in internal medicine, rheumatology, and bone disease. Dr. Aizer is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she focuses on clinical skills development and curriculum design.

Dr. Fernandez is an Assistant Attending Rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Dr. Sammaritano joined Hospital for Special Surgery in 1988, when she began her fellowship in rheumatic diseases. She maintains a busy clinical practice and participates in clinical research geared towards patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Antiphospholipid Antibodies. She has a particular interest and expertise in reproductive issues in rheumatic disease patients, including contraception and pregnancy.

Dr. Lally specializes in the care of patients with various rheumatic conditions including vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis and has a particular interest in the systemic vasculitides. Dr. Lally is actively involved as an investigator in numerous clinical and translational studies focusing on vasculitis and has been the recipient of several awards including a Vasculitis Foundation Research Grant and the American College of Rheumatology Distinguished Fellow Award.

Dr. Kirou, Assistant Attending Physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, is a physician-scientist in the field of academic rheumatology. He has a special interest in the research and treatment of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus.

Plaquemine native Dr. Angele D. Bourg combines an enjoyment of community involvement with helping people to live healthier lives. A graduate of LSU in 1995, she earned her M.D. from the LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2001, followed by completion of her residency in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine through the University of Mississippi in 2006. Joining the Baton Rouge Clinic in August 2006, Dr. Bourg balances her medical practice with professional involvement in her field of Rheumatology. She is an Associate Professor of Rheumatology at LSU, has served as Osteoporosis Center Director for the Baton Rouge Clinic, and is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, and the Louisiana State Medical Society. She is certified as a Clinical Densitometrist which allows her to read bone density tests for Osteoporosis. She is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana.

Hassan Alissa, MD is a board certified Rheumatologist with over 20 years of experience in autoimmune diseases. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Chicago/Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital in 1999. Followed by, a Rheumatology fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center. He began practicing in Central Texas in 2009. In 2013, he founded The Arthritis Clinic of Central Texas in San Marcos. He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Alissa is currently accepting new patient appointments. Evaluations are available for arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus and other arthritic conditions. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Robinett is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He graduating cumlaude in Chemistry from Texas A&M University, then studied at the University of Texas School of Medicine San Antonio. After a residency in internal medicine and rheumatology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center, he earned the Rheumatology's Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification (RhMSUS) from the American College of Rheumatology.

Dr. Nida Momin is a board-certified physician who specializes in Rheumatology. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from Texas A&M University in College Station in 2010. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 2015, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Momin completed an Internal Medicine residency from Baylor College of Medicine in 2018 and a fellowship in Rheumatology from Baylor College of Medicine in 2021.

Rheumatologist Michael Abel, MD, FACR, joined the Hill Country Medical Group in August 2018. Dr. Abel is based in Fredericksburg and is currently the only full-time rheumatology specialist in the Hill Country.

At Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, CA, our mission is to provide an excellent healthcare experience, recognizing our first priority is the patients we serve.

Rheumatic diseases are chronic diseases that affect the skin, bones, joint structures and muscles, usually causing inflammation and pain. Although rheumatic diseases take many forms, many have a common origin: the body's immune system mistakes its own cells for harmful foreign agents and attacks them. Gout Lupus Bursitis Osteoporosis Rheumatoid arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Tendonitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Paget's disease Lee Health's Rheumatology Services offers comprehensive treatments, including: Assistive devices Diet Drug therapy Exercise Joint injections/aspiration Lifestyle modifications Pain management Rehabilitation Surgery

In addition, Dr. Greenberg and his team treat: osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; psoriatic arthritis; Sjogrens Syndrome; ankylosing spondylitis; carpal tunnel syndrome; neck pain; back pain; knee pain; shoulder pain; joint pain; gout; pseudogout; sports injuries.

Dr. Hutton was born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a scholarship athlete on the men’s tennis team. Dr. Hutton earned his medical degree in 2003 from La Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and sub-specialty training in rheumatology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Hutton is a board certified internist and rheumatologist as well as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is fluent in Spanish and is committed to charitable causes. Dr. Hutton’s athletic background and use of MSK U/S makes him an expert in treating non-surgical orthopedics. In 2015, Dr. Hutton opened his own practice, The Arthritis Center of the Palm Beaches, where he specializes in non-surgical orthopedics and treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Hutton believes that every patient case is unique and he pays special attention in understanding each individual patient to tailor his medical approach to their particular illness. He continuously conveys news about the tremendous advances in our understanding of disease mechanisms so that his patients can apply his knowledge towards healing themselves.

Beatrice Memet, MD is an experienced physician in Vero Beach, FL specializing in Rheumatology. Request an appointment today to find out how she can help you.

Dr. Ishita Aggarwal is a concierge or membership-based rheumatologist at Pacific Rheumatology Associates located in San Francisco, CA. She is a proud graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and of the New York University School of Medicine. She completed her rheumatology fellowship at George Washington University. Dr. Aggarwal enjoys caring for rheumatologic patients with chronic conditions, with specific interests in systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory arthritis. Along with her clinical work, Dr. Aggarwal has conducted research into several rheumatology-related topics, most notably the use of quality of care measures to manage renal disease in systemic lupus erythematosus.