

Rheumatology
Joseph Shanahan, MD
Assistant Consulting Professor in the Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC
Dr. Joseph C. Shanahan is a rheumatologist in Durham, North Carolina, with over 25 years of experience specializing in autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases. He focuses on conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, gout, pseudogout, Raynaud’s phenomenon, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, interstitial lung disease, chronic urticaria, vasculitides, and osteoporosis. He treat
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Rheumatology Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center, 2000-2002
- Internal Medicine Residency, Duke University Medical Center, 1997-2000
- MD, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Rutgers New Jersey Medical School), 1997
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Rheumatology
Conditions & Treatments
LupusRheumatoid ArthritisScleroderma
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice