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Physicians and Faculty

Rheumatologists are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), gout, scleroderma, and inflammatory muscle disorders. The Section on Rheumatology and Immunology is multi-disciplinary and utilizes the expertise of registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and social workers to meet the needs of our patients.

 HIGHLIGHTS

Islam U. Khan, Ph.D. 

Dama Laxminarayana, Ph.D.

Nilamadhav Mishra, M.D.

Kenneth S. O'Rourke, M.D.

Peter A Valen, M.D.

P. Reidar Wallin, Ph.D.

Physicians in The Section on Rheumatology and Immunology Hold National Leadership Positions

Kenneth S. O’Rourke, M.D.
Serves as the Chair, Section on Rehabilitative Rheumatology for the American College of Rheumatology.

Nilamadhab Mishra, M.D., is a consultant with NIH and AHA study sections.

Dama Laxminarayana, Ph.D., serves as a member on the

  • National Institute of Arthritis and
    Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Special Emphasis Panel: ZAR1 EHB-G (01);

  • Rheumatology and Dermatology:
    Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review
    Group 2006/01 ZRG1 MOSS-K(12);

  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Special Emphasis Panel: Center Core Grants (P30): ZAR1 EHB-D (01)

Reidar Wallin, Ph.D., is on the Grant Review Panel for the United States Department of Agriculture

Department of Internal Medicine Faculty Named to Wake Forest University’s Core Faculty

The Wake Forest Associate Dean for Education has selected five members of the Department’s faculty to the University’s inaugural group of Core Teaching Faculty. TheDepartment plans to recognize this core as the model of excellence in the overall educational program. From the Section on Rheumatology and Immunology, Kenneth S. O’Rourke, M.D., and Reidar Wallin, Ph.D., were selected.

 

 

 

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