Rheumatology Clinic

Part of Strong Memorial Hospital

Our rheumatology physicians provide comprehensive consultation and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, systemic rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis.

Our Services

• Systemic autoimmune disease clinic for the evaluation and treatment of lupus, myositis, scleroderma, vasculitis and complications of pregnancy.
• On-site musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Patient education and counseling program
• On-site infusion center for the administration of IV medications for the treatment  of systemic arthritis
• Orthopedic, physical therapy, occupational therapy and complete radiologic services in-house
• Specialized diagnostic autoimmune testing in our in-house clinical laboratory
• Osteoporosis treatment

Our Providers

Faculty and Nurse Practitioners

• Allen Anandarajah, M.D., MSc
• Jennifer Anolik, M.D., Ph.D.
• Andreea Coca, M.D., MPH
• Benjamin Korman, MD
• R. John Looney, M.D.
• Bethany Marston, M.D.
• Christopher Palma, M.D., Sc.M.
• Christopher Ritchlin, M.D., M.P.H.
• Ummara Shah, M.D.
• Darren Tabechian, M.D.
• Ralf Thiele, M.D.
• Linda Grinnell-Merrick, NP
• Mita Moorthi, FNP-BC
• Jonna Schaper, PA-C

Fellows

• Jennifer Barnas, M.D., Ph.D.
• Kalyna Jakibchuk, M.D.
• Alicia Lieberman, M.D.
• Hung Trinh, M.D.