Rheumatology
Daniel Furst, MD
Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine (Emeritus)
Inglewood, CA
Daniel E. Furst, MD, is a distinguished rheumatologist specializing in systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and related connective tissue diseases, with a particular emphasis on treating patients with progressive systemic sclerosis, digital ulcers, interstitial lung disease, and treatment-resistant cases. He frequently manages scleroderma more often than peers, alongside conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, arthritis, gout, and back pain. Serving adult populatio
55+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — M.D., 1968
- University of California Los Angeles — Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1975
- University of California San Francisco — Fellowship, Clinical Pharmacology, 1975
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine, 1969
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Rheumatology
Conditions & Treatments
LupusPsoriatic ArthritisSjogren SyndromeAnkylosing SpondylitisRheumatoid ArthritisScleroderma
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
55+ years in practice