Fibromyalgia Expert Witnesses

Fibromyalgia expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on fibromyalgia. The fibromyalgia expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Acupuncturist, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Legal Medicine, Long Term Care, Neurology, Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, and Rheumatology.

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Richard A. Rubenstein, M.D.

Board Certified Neurologist

Richmond, California
Neurology, Legal Medicine - headaches, concussions, epilepsy, whiplash, discogenic disease, peripheral nerve injury, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, Alzheimer's, non-Alzheimer's dementia
Fellow of American Academy of Neurology. Certified, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of California Hospitals, San Francisco, California 1979-1994 (UCSF). Active clinical practice. Highly-experienced expert witness (500+ cases, 300+ depositions, 30+ trials, 20+ arbitrations) and independent medical examiner (3,000+ IMEs). Also experiences in fitness for duty examinations, disability evaluations, and chart reviews. Medical-legal matters addressed include: headaches, concussions, epilepsy, whiplash, discogenic disease, peripheral nerve injury, fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, Alzheimer's, non-Alzheimer's dementia, traumatic brain injury, behavioral disorders, trauma, ms/Parkinson's disease, long-term disability.
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Alan R Schenk, MD

Award-winning Clinical Professor, UC Irvine

Laguna Niguel, California
Rheumatology - Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Connective tissue diseases, Giant cell arteritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, Psoriatic arthritis, Pseudogout, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Anti-synthetase syndrome, Ankylosing spondylitis, Bursitis, Sjogren's syndrome, Scleroderma, Arthritis, Rheumatism
Summary of Expertise 43+ years of experience as a rheumatologist, currently Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Special expertise in osteoporosis and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Prior experience as a Qualified Medical Examiner, including expert testimony at depositions and at trial. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Bone Densitometry and Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Current member and prior Chair of Continuing Medical Education (1995-2015), Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. 10-times named an Orange County Medical Association’ s Physician of Excellence, most recently 2026. Fellow, American College of Physicians and American College of Rheumatology. U.S. News & World Report/Castle Connolly Top Doctors in the US, 2011-2 (one of 500 rheumatologists so honored nationwide). SEAK Expert Witness training, 2025.
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Jeff Sarkozi, MD, FRCPC, FACR

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, CRPS

Fibromyalgia Polypain Arthritis Center

Santa Ana, California
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Widespread Pain, Pain, Occupational Industrial Environmental Rheumatology, Chronic Pain, Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Regional Pain, Injury, Trauma, CRPS, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Scleroderma, Gout
Extensive consultation, case review, analysis, ME/IME/AME, deposition, trial experience. On behalf of: industry/insurers/defendant/defendant public local, state, and federal agencies/plaintiff for industrial/occupational/environmental/post-traumatic/disability claims of fibromyalgia, reflex dystrophy / complex regional pain syndrome(CRPS) and syndromes of chronic fatigue and pain, arthritis, connective tissue and other rheumatology diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, neck pain, back pain, lupus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Raynaud's Syndrome, spondylitis, myositis, vasculitis, gout; manufacturers and physicians involved in silicone implant litigation; manufacturers involved in diet drug litigation; plaintiff for l-tryptophan EMS; physician / plaintiff in rheumatology medical malpractice issues. Degrees/Lic./Certification:. M.D., F.R.C.P.C (Board Certified Rheumatology & Internal Medicine)., F.A.C.R., ( Lic....
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Erin Lawson, MD

Del Mar, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Interventional pain management, Opioid management, Chronic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Polstlaminectomy pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia
Dr Erin Lawson is double board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, having completed residency and fellowship training at Emory University School of Medicine. She has 15 years of clinical experience treating patients with chronic pain. She has edited several textbooks of chronic pain conditions and is a question author for the American Board of Anesthesiology's pain medicine program. Dr Lawson brings both a comprehensive knowledge base and compassionate approach to the treatment of chronic pain. She uses an interventional approach to treat many chronic pain conditions including sciatica, spinal pain, joint pain, and migraines and is up to date on both safety guidelines and current procedure techniques for injections and spinal procedures. She is also current on safe opioid prescribing and managing patients with opioid use disorder and chronic pain.
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Andrew Shubov, MD

Pain MD - Acupuncture / Internal Medicine at UCLA

UCLA

Los Angeles, California
Internal Medicine, Acupuncturist - Integrative, Alternative, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Hospital, Inpatient, TENS, TEAS, neck pain, Supplements, Complementary Medicine, Trigger Point, Sports Medicine, Chronic Pain, Myofascial, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID, low back pain, Chronic Lyme
Dr. Andrew Shubov is the director of the inpatient East-West medicine consult service at UCLA. As part of the service, he and other East-West medicine physicians provide acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic and treatment strategies to critically ill hospitalized patients. He also works in the outpatient setting to bring integrative East-West medicine to complex patients with multiple medical conditions. He is board certified both in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Shubov believes that the integrative East-West approach is an excellent companion to traditional Western medicine, as it incorporates the treatment of the whole patient and minimizes side effects of common modern therapies. He frequently works with patients who have chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune disorders and chronic pain. Dr. Shubov obtained his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, and completed his in...
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Adam Berlinberg, M.D.

Board Certified Private Practice Rheumatologist

Denver Arthritis Clinic

Centennial, Colorado
Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Inflammatory arthritis, Vasculitis, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, Immunosuppressive therapy, Autoimmune, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, Immune adverse events, Osteoporosis, Gout, Immunosuppression, Autoimmune, Arthritis, Pain, Chronic Pain
I am a board-certified rheumatologist with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience across clinical care, research, and healthcare leadership. As a partner and co-owner of one of the region’s largest single-specialty rheumatology practices, I have spent years managing high-volume, complex autoimmune and inflammatory cases while overseeing both strategic and operational aspects of a large clinical group. My clinical expertise covers the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, and other autoimmune conditions. I have particular depth in the use, safety, and risk profiles of immunosuppressive and biologic therapies—an area central to many malpractice, causation, and standard-of-care evaluations. I bring detailed insight into treatment complications, adverse events, diagnostic challenges, and appropriate clinical decision-making. My academic work includes multiple peer-reviewed publ...
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Robert J. Friedman, MD

Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach

Colorado
Neurology, Pain Management - Medicine - Double board certified in Neurology and Pain Management, neurologic injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, headaches, back pain, RSD, CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, electrodiagnostic testing, nerve and muscle, EMG, nerve injury, neuropathic pain, concussion, mild TBI, pinched nerve
Board Certified Neurology, Board Certified Pain Medicine, Certified IME, ABIME. Licensed in Florida and Colorado.
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Robert J. Friedman, MD

Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Neurology, Pain Management - Medicine - Double board certified in Neurology and Pain Management, neurologic injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, headaches, back pain, RSD, CRPS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Fibromyalgia, electrodiagnostic testing, nerve and muscle, EMG, nerve injury, neuropathic pain, concussion, mild TBI, pinched nerve
Board Certified Neurology, Board Certified Pain Medicine, Certified IME, ABIME. Licensed in Florida and Colorado.
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Stanley J. Mathew, MD

Illinois
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Chronic Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Post Laminectomy Syndrome, Neuropathy, Gait and Balance dysfunction, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Chronic Neck and low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, Rotator Cuff, Nerve, Bone and Muscle Specialist
Stanley Mathew, MD, has been an Attending Physician at St Luke's Hospital since October 2009. Dr. Mathew also serves as Chief Executive Officer of American Rehabilitation Medicine , PLLC. He was previously a Chief Resident in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York Medical College. Dr. Mathew has extensive experience in the fields of Internal medicine, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Mathew holds board certifications in Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, with the American Board of Disability Analysts
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Stanley J. Mathew, MD

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - Chronic Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Post Laminectomy Syndrome, Neuropathy, Gait and Balance dysfunction, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Chronic Neck and low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis, Rotator Cuff, Nerve, Bone and Muscle Specialist
Stanley Mathew, MD, has been an Attending Physician at St Luke's Hospital since October 2009. Dr. Mathew also serves as Chief Executive Officer of American Rehabilitation Medicine , PLLC. He was previously a Chief Resident in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York Medical College. Dr. Mathew has extensive experience in the fields of Internal medicine, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Mathew holds board certifications in Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, with the American Board of Disability Analysts
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Donald E Thomas, MD, FACP, FACR, RhMSUS

Rheumatology Expert Witness | 30+ yrs Experience

Arthritis and Pain Associates of Prince George's County

Greenbelt, Maryland
Rheumatology - Lupus, Sjogren's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Connective Tissue Disease, Immunosuppressants, Biologics, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Joint Injections, Osteoporosis, Accident-related Arthritis, Rheumatology, Rheumatology Patient Evaluation, Rheumatology Exam, Neck Pain, Back Pain
Qualifications • Practicing rheumatologist with 30+ years of clinical experience • Board-Certified Rheumatologist • Clinical Professor of Medicine • Author: The Lupus Encyclopedia (Johns Hopkins University Press) • Expert witness since 2010 with extensive deposition and case review experience • Chair Emeritus, Chair Medical and Scientific Council, Lupus Foundation of American, DC/MD/VA • Past Chair, Sjögren’s Foundation Board Why Retain Dr. Thomas • Clear, effective communicator skilled at explaining complex medical issues • Time-efficient: prioritizes expert cases, meets deadlines, and produces thorough reports • Experienced at reviewing complex cases and basing conclusions on objective evidence • Responsive: direct access via cell and email, with prompt turnaround on calls and requests • Available nationwide for medical record review, deposition, and testimony Contact: (202) 431-6909 Email: donthomasj@proton.me www.LupusEncyclopedia.com/about LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/donald...
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Justin Wasserman, MD

Pain Management Expert Witness

The Pain Treatment Center of Greater Washington

Bethesda, Maryland
Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Addiction, narcotic, opioid, overdose, pain, back, spine, opioid abuse, low back, neck, radiculopathy, headache, oxycodone, suboxone, pain management, CRPS, buprenorphine, opioid addiction, fibromyalgia, migraine
I'm a physician in the Washington, DC area specializing in Pain Management and addiction medicine, with a parent specialty in Physical Medicine and Rhabilitation. I'm board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, and have over 28 years of experience in both specialties. I am known in the entire Washington, DC area as the "go to guy" for intractable chronic pain cases. In fact, most of my referrals come from other pain management doctors who send me their most challenging and complex patients. I have been listed as a Top Doctor in Washingtonian Magazine 7 times, including the most recent 2018 edition. Besides being an expert in the medical management of pain, I am also an expert in the treatment of opioid addiction. I'm certified by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency in the management of opioid addiction using buprenorphine. I have provided independent medical evaluations for many agencies over the years, and I have a long history of pro...
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Martina Ziegenbein, MD

Rheumatologist with expertise in chronic pain

Mashpee, Massachusetts
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatology patient evaluation, Rheumatology exam, Rheumatology treatment, Gout, Vasculitis, SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), Chronic pain
Board Certified in Rheumatology 2006, Re-certified in 2016. Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 2004, re-certified in 2014. 17 years in practice, General Rheumatology Special interest chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Completed Rheumatology fellowship at Boston University Medical Center in 2006 Completed Lupus fellowship at Johns Hopkins Lupus center in 2007 Excellent at reviewing large amounts of medical charts in a reasonable time frame and extracting relevant information.
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Lewis H Rosenbaum, MD

Academic Internal Medicine

Royal Oak, Michigan
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - Hospital expert in chronic pain, disorders, geriatrics, fibromyalgia and complicated medical and rheumatic disorders
Vice Chief Internal Medicine, Beaumont Heath System. 30 years experience hospital medicine chairman, quality assurance committee, 20 years.
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Sophia Weinmann, MD

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Immunosuppressive therapies, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Inflammatory Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Scleroderma, Joint Pain, Rheumatology-Oncology overlap, Immune related adverse events
Extensive experience in Rheumatology and Oncology overlap patient care in the clinic and hospital setting. Experience in evaluation of cases of post-motor vehicle collision symptoms and review for alternative, autoimmune, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia. Experience reviewing cases involving immune suppressive therapies and side effects. Experience in medical malpractice review related to treatments, hospitalization, clinical care, and evaluation. Experience evaluating cases for risk of or presence of autoimmune or rheumatic disease. Expertise in reviewing cases as a second opinion of possible autoimmune or rheumatic disease.
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Carol A. Rupe, MD

WoodSong Medical Consulting

Littleton, North Carolina
Family Medicine, Long Term Care - Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Osteoporosis, Depression, Dementia, Hospital Inpatient, Nursing Home, Geriatrics, Migraine, PA and NP Supervision, Institutional Care, Anxiety, Cardiopulmonary, Diabetes, Emphysema, Fibromyalgia, Headaces, High Blood Pressure, Memory Impairment
Dr Carol Rupe has provided expert witness services to the legal community since 2005, and has reviewed more than 800 cases. She provides her highly responsive, and effective professional services to both plaintiff and defense attorneys located in more than 30 US states. Dr. Rupe brings a unique understanding of the dynamics & interactions between clinical, hospital, ER, and LTC medicine and its impact on the delivery of quality medical care to patients. From major metro areas, mid size cities & suburbs, institutional care, to rural health, Dr. Rupe has done it all. Education: Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Graduate: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC Residency: Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland Fellowship: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Family Practice Development Certification: American Academy of Family Physicians since 1987 Professional Medical Experience: - C...
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Mary Abraham, MD, MBA

Board Certified Rheumatologist w/ Academic Experti

Corvallis, Oregon
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Rheumatology, Autoimmune diseases, Medication Adverse effects, Biologics, lupus, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, DMARDS, osteoarthritis, Central pain sensitization , Gout, Pseudogout, Ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogrens, Dermatomyositis, Interstitial lung disease, scleroderma, MCTD, osteoporosis
Professional Summary Board-certified rheumatologist with over 8 years of experience managing complex autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, including lupus, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and IgG4-related disease. Extensive experience in interpreting longitudinal medical records, evaluating treatment appropriateness, and providing evidence-based opinions on standard-of-care and medication adverse events. Experienced lecturer and mentor, recognized for clear communication, analytical rigor, and professional judgment. Available for expert consulting, medical record review, depositions, and testimony. Licensure & Certification • Medical Licensure: Oregon (#MD211734), New York (#290534) • Board Certification: Internal Medicine (2015), Rheumatology (2018) Education • Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Albany Medical College, Albany, NY (2008–2012) • MBA, Health Administration — Union Graduate College of Union University, Schenectady, NY (2006–2008) • BS in Biology & Sociology...
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Rebecca M. Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR

Rheumatology Expert Witness

New Providence, Pennsylvania
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine - Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Adynamic Bone Fracture, Bisphosphonates, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis, Biologic Therapy, Scleroderma, Myositis, Autoimmune Diseases, Myositis, Giant Cell Arteritis , Psoriatic arthritiis , Gout
I am a Board Certified Rheumatologist with clinical experience in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis , systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis, as well as chronic bone and joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. I have twenty years of clinical experience managing rheumatologic diseases. I am the Chief of Rheumatology and Director of Osteoporosis for Lancaster General Health and keep an active clinical practice. I will take a measured, thoughtful approach to your medical case review and will provide insight into standards of care. I offer unbiased reviews for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Veena Graff, MD

Anesthesiology & Pain Management

Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Anesthesiology, Pain Management - Medicine - Opioid management, Billing, Medical Fraud, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain syndromes, Regional Anesthesiology, Nerve Blocks, Epidurals, Spinals, Ultrasound & Fluoroscopic guided procedures, General Anesthesia, Airway, Intubation, Criminal
Dr. Graff is board-certified in both anesthesiology & pain medicine. She is currently an associate professor and serves as the vice chair of clinical operations at Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine, in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to this role, she was at the at the Ivy League institution, the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine from 2016 - 2025, where she served as the division chief and fellowship program director of regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine and the perioperative pain management lead for the University of Pennsylvania Health System's Opioid Task Force, for all seven hospitals under the health system. Dr. Graff supervises and teaches fellow physicians, resident physicians, medical students, and nurse anesthetists daily. Dr. Graff also holds a faculty position and is a fellow within the national organization, American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) & Pain Medicine. She also holds a membership with the natio...
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Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, MS

Lige B. Rushing, Jr., MD, PA

Dallas, Texas
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Rheumatology, internal medicine, geriatrics, nursing home, medical malpractice, testimony, hospital, lupus, fibromyalgia, disability, home health, breast implants
Board Certified: Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Independent Medical Exams. Experienced expert witness in nursing home, hospital, internal medicine, geriatric and rheumatology malpractice as well as case record reviews
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Ricardo L Pocurull, MD

Board Certified Rheumatologist for over 25 years

College Station, Texas
Rheumatology - Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Vasculitis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Scleroderma, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
I have over 25 years of clinical experience in Clinical Rheumatology, I have maintained board certification since 2000.    I've owned a successful private practice since 2002. My clinical expertise spans Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Scleroderma, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Osteoporosis. With a special focus on biologics and Early Arthritis management. Alongside my practice, I serve as an Associate Clinical Professor at Texas A&M Medical School and volunteer at a local community clinic. These activities keep me deeply connected to both clinical practice and community health needs.  I maintain board certification in Rheumatology through ABIM, as well as board eligibility for Internal Medicine. I am also Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology through NBPAS. I am a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and an expert level Musculoskeletal Sonographer. I am license...