Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases

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About us

Our division was founded in 1976. The OHSU division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases includes a diverse group of dedicated, highly trained physicians and researchers who are committed to superb patient care, education, and research. Several of our faculty members are internationally recognized for their contributions to science and education.  We cherish the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with patients, and recognize the challenges our patients face living with rheumatic conditions.

Fortunately, the last several decades of scientific advancements have brought about a new era in rheumatology. Key discoveries in basic sciences have led to breakthrough drug development allowing us to offer patients novel therapies for immune conditions, which had previously been very difficult to treat. Seeing our patients recover and improve is the most rewarding part of our profession. However, despite these advancements we also know that there is much more we need to learn, and more that needs to be done to care for patients with these complex conditions. For this reason, our team of rheumatologists and scientists are actively involved in basic science, translational, and clinical research—striving to move rheumatology forward. In addition to clinical care, we offer and encourage patients  to participate in research, and enroll in clinical trials and databases.

Meet Our Team

    • Degrees

      • M.D., 2001, Stony Brook University School of Medicine
    • Degrees

      • P.A.-C., 2022, Physician Assistant School - Dominican University of California
    • Degrees

      • M.D., 2013, American University of Beirut
      • M.S., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    • Degrees

      • M.D., 1983, Jilin University Bethune Medical College
      • Ph.D., 1992, University of London
    • Expertise

      • Rheumatology
      • Autoinflammatory Diseases
      • Early Inflammatory Arthritis
      • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Degrees

      • M.B.B.S., 1980, B.J. Medical College
      • M.D., 1984, University of Pune
      • M.R.C.P., 1990, Royal College of Physicians
      • M.D., 1996, University of Bath
    • Expertise

      • Rheumatology
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
      • Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
    • Degrees

      • M.D., 2011, Ohio State University College of Medicine
    • Expertise

      • Rheumatology
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
    • Degrees

      • D.O., 2016, Touro University of Nevada
      • M.C.R., 2022, Medical University of South Carolina
    • Degrees

      • M.D., University of Queensland School of Medicine
    • Degrees

      • M.D., 2012, SUNY Upstate Medical University
    • Expertise

      • Rheumatology
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
    • Degrees

      • M.D., 2002, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila
    • Expertise

      • Rheumatology
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
      • Interstitial Lung Disease
      • Myositis
      • Vasculitis
    • Degrees

      • M.D., 1978, Albany Medical College
    • Expertise

      • Rheumatology
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
    • Degrees

      • M.D., 1994, University of Texas Medical School
    • Expertise

      • Rheumatology
      • Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
    • Degrees

      • F.N.P., 2020, Columbia University