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Best Clinical Rheumatology specialists in Connecticut

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Clinical Rheumatology · Connecticut
Robert Schoen

Robert Schoen, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Guilford, CT
Monique Hinchcliff

Monique Hinchcliff, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology); Director of Yale Scleroderma Program; Director of Clinical and Translational Research, Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology

Rheumatology

North Haven, CT
Aryeh Abeles

Aryeh Abeles, M.D.

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Meriden, CT
Lana Bernstein

Lana Bernstein, M.D.

Rheumatology

Greenwich, CT
Aditi Kothari

Aditi Kothari, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

Rheumatology

Hartford, CT
Alla Rudinskaya

Alla Rudinskaya, M.D.

Rheumatology

Danbury, CT
Fotios Koumpouras

Fotios Koumpouras, M. D.

Director, Yale Lupus Program

Rheumatology

Branford, CT
Christopher Scola

Christopher Scola, M.D.

Division Chief, Rheumatology, Hartford Hospital; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Simsbury, CT
Harjinder Chowdhary

Harjinder Chowdhary, MD

Clinical Professor, Medicine — University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Norwich, CT
Elise Carlson

Elise Carlson, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine and Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

Rheumatology

Guilford, CT
Richard Mangi

Richard Mangi, MD

Rheumatology

Stratford, CT
Julie Yip

Julie Yip, D.O.

Clinical Instructor, Rheumatology, Yale School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Guilford, CT
Richard Roseff

Richard Roseff, MD

Rheumatology

Southington, CT
John Vischio

John Vischio, M.D.

Chief of Rheumatology Department at Hartford Hospital (2011-2018); Clinical Instructor of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Rheumatology

Glastonbury, CT
Jesse Dabit

Jesse Dabit, MD

Rheumatology

Danbury, CT
Christine McCrary

Christine McCrary, M.D.

Rheumatology

Hartford, CT
Helena Nolasco

Helena Nolasco, M.D.

Rheumatology

Avon, CT
Deborah Desir

Deborah Desir, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine

Rheumatology

New Haven, CT
Sonia Gordon-Dole

Sonia Gordon-Dole, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology)

Rheumatology

New Haven, CT
Mirela Dumitrescu

Mirela Dumitrescu, MD

Rheumatology

Trumbull, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist do?
A Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist is a Rheumatology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissue. After completing Rheumatology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general rheumatologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist treat?
A Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist commonly treats rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and vasculitis. Many also see closely related conditions within Rheumatology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general rheumatologist.
When should I see a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist?
Consider seeing a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist when you have joint pain, swelling, or systemic symptoms that may be autoimmune in origin, when a primary care clinician or general rheumatologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist different from a general rheumatologist?
Both are board-eligible rheumatologists, but a Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissue. General rheumatologists treat a broad range of Rheumatology concerns; Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and vasculitis.
How does Convene match me with a top Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist?
Convene Health evaluates rheumatologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Clinical Rheumatology rheumatologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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