Rheumatology

Vivek Murthy, MD

Rheumatology

Dr. Vivek K. Murthy is a rheumatologist who cares for patients with disorders affecting the joints, muscles and ligaments, including autoimmune conditions. He has a special interest in connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and pain), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissues and organs), systemic vasculitis (narrowed blood vessels resulting from inflammation) and IgG4-related di

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Rheumatology

Education & Training

Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2022)
Residency: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2016)
Internship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2014)
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine (2013)

Years in Practice

13+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Rheumatology

Conditions & Treatments

Ankylosing SpondylitisGoutLupusPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Medical Center

Conditions Dr. Murthy treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Murthy accept Aetna insurance?

Vivek Murthy's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Shield of California, and Curative plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Murthy practice?

Vivek Murthy practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Murthy specialize in?

Vivek Murthy is a board-certified rheumatology specialist with focus areas in Clinical Rheumatology.

How long has Dr. Murthy been practicing?

Vivek Murthy has 13+ years of clinical experience in rheumatology.

What is Dr. Murthy's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2022); Residency: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2016); Internship: UCSF Graduate Medical Education (2014).