Rheumatology
Christopher Ritchlin, MD
Professor of Medicine and Chief, Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology, University of Rochester Medical Center
Christopher T. Ritchlin, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist specializing in psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, and related immune-mediated inflammatory disorders (IMIDs). He serves adult patients, including those with treatment-resistant cases requiring biologic therapies, and directs clinical trials evaluating anti-TNF agents, rituximab, and abatacept to assess their impact on joint inflammation, bone remodeling, and synovial pathology. As Chief of the Aller
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Albany Medical College — M.D., 1982
- University of Rochester — M.P.H., 2009
Peer Recognition
- American College of Rheumatology — Fellow (FACR)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Rochester Medical Center
- Strong Memorial Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice