Rheumatology
Arthur Kavanaugh, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine; Director, Center for Innovative Therapy, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Arthur Kavanaugh, M.D., is a board-certified rheumatologist specializing in autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, with a focus on rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, and scleroderma. He directs the Center for Innovative Therapy in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at UC San Diego, where he treats adult patients with complex joint, muscle, bone, and autoimmune conditions, including treatmen
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Allergy and Immunology (American Board of Allergy and Immunology)
Education & Training
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1989-1992
- Baylor College of Medicine — Fellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1987-1989
- Baylor College of Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1984-1987
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine — M.D., 1984
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — B.S., Biology
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2020
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Center for Innovative Therapy, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UC San Diego Health
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice