Rheumatology Division

With the largest group of rheumatologists in the US, HSS is a world leader in the research and treatment of rheumatic disease. Our rheumatologists and other healthcare professionals provide the highest level of care in all areas of rheumatology, including:

• Inflammatory Arthritis - including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
• Scleroderma and Vasculitis
• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Osteoporosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Myositis
• Gout, Pseudogout, and other crystal disease

Featured Articles for Patients

• Benlysta® (belimumab): The First FDA-Approved Biologic Agent for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  Doruk Erkan, MD, Kyriakos A. Kirou, MD, FACR, Michael D. Lockshin, MD

• Lupus Care and Research at HSS: A Partnership

• Lupus and Pregnancy: Top Ten Points to Optimize the Outcome 
  Aeshita Pearl Dwivedi, MD
  Doruk Erkan, MD

• Calcium Supplements and Osteoporosis 
  Richard S. Bockman, MD, PhD

• The Swine Flu: Information For Our Patients, Especially Those On Immunosuppressive Treatments
  Michael D. Lockshin, MD
  Barry D. Brause, MD
  Theodore R. Fields, MD
  Stephen A. Paget, MD

• Dancing at the River's Edge: A Patient and Her Doctor Negotiate Life with Chronic Illness -- Chapter One
  Michael D. Lockshin, MD
  Ms. Alida Brill

• New Concerns Regarding the Use of Bisphosphonates
  Linda A. Russell, MD

• What Should Patients Know About Radiation Treatment for Cancer and Elective Cosmetic Enhancement Procedures?
  Doruk Erkan, MD
  Michael D. Lockshin, MD

• Medicare Part D: What You Need to Know

• Clarification Statement: Use of Statins by Pregnant Women
  Stephen A. Paget, MD, FACP, FACR
  Michael D. Lockshin, MD, MACR

• HSS Research and Clinical Trials: Protecting People Who Volunteer to Participate
  Edward Jones, MD

• Lupus Research, Medication, and Treatment: Past, Present, and Future
  Stephen A. Paget, MD, FACP, FACR

• A Doctor's Perspective on Treating Patients with Myositis
  Lawrence J. Kagen, MD

• Impact of Lupus and Lupus Medications on Mood
  John W. Barnhill, MD

• Uveitis and Other Eye Conditions in Rheumatology Patients
  Sergio Schwartzman, MD
  Stephen A. Paget, MD, FACP, FACR

• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Have Arthritis, Will Travel
  Melanie J. Harrison, MD, MS

• Overcoming Fears When Living With Myositis
  Angela Hunter, LMSW

• Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) in Two Lupus Patients Treated with Rituximab (Rituxan): An HSS Rheumatology Perspective
  Allan Gibofsky, MD, JD; Stephen A. Paget, MD; Theodore R. Fields, MD; Joseph Markenson, MD

• Importance of Detecting Inflammatory Arthritis Early
  Stephen A. Paget, MD, FACP, FACR

• Coping with Myositis During the Holidays
  Angela Hunter, LMSW
  
• The SLE Workshop 20th Anniversary Celebration
  Featuring video clips of Stephen A. Paget, MD, Ellen Schecter, and Olympia Osbourne
  

• Detecting and Treating Pediatric Rheumatologic Problems - A Primer for Parents and Primary Care Pediatricians
  An interview with Thomas J. A. Lehman, MD

• Doctor-Patient Communication: The Essence of an Enduring Partnership
  Stephen A. Paget, MD
  

• Impact of Myositis on Relationships
  Angela Hunter, LMSW

• Finding the Right Connection for People with Lupus
  Wendy Doran, LMSW and Karen Ng, BA

• Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Pain
  Maureen McSweeney, PhD

• Your Own Best Advocate: How to be an Active Participant in Your Care
  Lydia Dalley, MA, Manager, Patient Services

• Low Back Pain: A Patient’s Reference
  Theodore R. Fields, MD, FACP

• Coping with the Emotional Impact of Rheumatic Disease
  Angela Hunter, CSW and Roberta Horton, ACSW
  
  

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