Board Certified Rheumatologist w/ Academic Experti

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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, Magna Cum Laude — Union College, Schenectady, NY (2004–2008) Post-Doctoral Training • Rheumatology Fellowship — Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA (2015–2017) • Internal Medicine Residency — Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA (2012–2015) Professional Experience Clinical Rheumatologist — Good Samaritan Regional Hospital, Corvallis, OR (9/2022–Present) • Diagnose and manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. • Supervise multidisciplinary care for patients with chronic autoimmune disease. • Consult on complex cases requiring nuanced pharmacologic and biologic therapy management. Medical Director of Medical Specialties — Good Samaritan Regional Hospital, Corvallis, OR (1/2024–Present) • Leadership role overseeing clinical quality, policy implementation, and specialty service coordination. Attending Physician, Rheumatology — Bellevue Hospital Center & Gouverneur Hospital, NY (9/2017–9/2022) • Managed high-acuity autoimmune and inflammatory disease cases. • Participated in hospital committees evaluating clinical competency, program development, and standard-of-care initiatives. Clinical Assistant Professor / Associate Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship — NYU (9/2017–9/2022) • Educated residents and fellows in autoimmune and inflammatory disease management. • Led programmatic evaluation and contributed to clinical competency committees. Areas of Expertise • Autoimmune disease diagnosis & management (SLE, RA, Psoriatic Arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma) • Fibromyalgia and chronic pain evaluation • Biologic and immunosuppressive therapy management • Medication adverse events and drug safety evaluation • Longitudinal medical record review • Standard-of-care assessments for clinical decision-making Publications (Selected) • Abraham M., Cronstein B., Greenberg J. Precision Medicine and Pharmacogenomics. Hochberg Rheumatology, Vol.1, 2022. • Abraham M., Khosroshahi A. Diagnosis and Treatment Workup for IgG4-related Disease. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, 2017. • Abraham M. Rheumatology Unconquered. The Rheumatologist, 2016. • Abraham M., Derk C.T. Anti ribosomal-P antibodies in lupus nephritis, neuropsychiatric lupus, lupus hepatitis and Chagas disease. Rheumatology International Clinical and Experimental Investigations, 2014. Professional Affiliations • American College of Rheumatology (2015–Present) • NYU Educator Community (2017–2022) Leadership & Awards • Harvard Macy Program for Health Professions in Medical Education (2019) • NYU Education Mission Leadership Development Program (2021) • New York Super Doctors® Rising Stars (2022) Consulting / Expert Witness Readiness • Available for expert consultation, medical record review, depositions, and testimony • Experienced in providing clear, balanced, evidence-based opinions for legal and regulatory purposes. • Turnaround: typically 1–2 weeks for initial case review.