The Department of Rheumatology provides a full range of services, such as joint injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and infusion therapies, for arthritis and systemic rheumatic autoimmune diseases. Our rheumatologists work closely with providers in other departments, including pharmacists, to ensure you receive the best care possible for all aspects of your health. ### Rheumatology - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Specialty Clinics](#specialty-clinics) - [Conditions We Treat](#conditions-we-treat) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Department News](#department-news) - [Research Overview](#research-overview) - [Residency and Fellowship Information](#residency-and-fellowship-information) ## Contact Us [617.638.7460](tel:617.638.7460) Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ## Specialty Clinics [### Lupus Clinic A clinic within the Department of Rheumatology providing diagnosis and lupus treatment, including medications, infusion therapy, and monitoring to manage symptoms, reduce inflammation, and address organ involvement. ](/departments/rheumatology/lupus-clinic) [### Scleroderma Clinic A clinic within the Department of Rheumatology where a scleroderma specialist provides diagnosis and scleroderma treatments to manage symptoms and complications affecting the skin and internal organs. ](/departments/rheumatology/scleroderma-clinic) ## Conditions We Treat - [Rheumatoid Arthritis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/rheumatoid-arthritis) - [Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/scleroderma) - [Gout](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/gout) - [Lupus](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/lupus) - [Spondyloarthritis: Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/psoriatic-arthritis) - [Osteoarthritis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/osteoarthritis) - [Vasculitis ](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/vasculitis) - [Inflammatory Myositis (Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/inflammatory-myositis-dermatomyositis-and-polymyositis) ## Our Team ### [Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/tuhina-neogi-md-phd) Chief of Rheumatology ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/fd91e2b6-5c4d-4aa3-81d7-575b6cd87a29/Tuhina-Neogi_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Andreea M. Bujor, MD, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/andreea-m-bujor-md-phd) Rheumatologist; Associate Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8564fa09-e12d-4d38-b9c1-f4b91fe1af3c/Andreea-M-Bujor_272_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Monica P. Crespo-Bosque, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/monica-p-crespo-bosque-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4d492fb7-095e-4413-bb36-5c3cef7cfe6e/monica-crespo-headshot-2021?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Maureen D. Dubreuil, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/maureen-d-dubreuil-md-msc) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1c586f34-877c-4ed2-8d74-2addb3e66670/-Maureen-Dubreuil?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kyu C. Kim, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kyu-c-kim-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/48f0204e-ed24-49d0-bb2e-8f0f94fdac18/Kim_Kyu-Chan_Rheumatologist?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Eugene Y. Kissin, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/eugene-y-kissin-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5786be0e-3313-4d7b-aede-7621c5f244c4/Eugene-Kissin_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Caryn A. Libbey, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/caryn-libbey-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/976c2f5d-ea58-42b2-9292-9a43a66e951b/Libbey-Caryn?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jean W. Liew, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jean-w-liew-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/fc704210-cc37-46b2-adbd-a5889bc98b84/Jean-Liew?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Daniel P. Lindstrom, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/daniel-p-lindstrom-md) Rheumatologist ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Sali Merjanah, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sali-merjanah-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9741a67c-623d-456c-a9cd-5111bbf661b8/Sali-Merjanah-_301_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Marcin A.Trojanowski, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/marcin-trojanowski-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/95748891-3088-4f6d-8318-b4b2e1258a25/Trojanowski_Marcin-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Hung Q. Vo, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/hung-q-vo-md) ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Michael R. York, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michael-r-york-md) Rheumatologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7b276a65-01f4-4978-93ba-2855b6a39c53/Michael-York_607_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Other team members **Nancy Figueiredo, RN** ## Department News ### [After Months of Pain, the Right Diagnosis Gives Sandra Hope](https://www.bmc.org/stories/the-right-diagnosis-gives-sandra-hope) Sandra and her partner Gisela were hopeful that BMC expertise could provide relief for Sandra’s chronic pain.In October 2024, Sandra Melchor woke up one morning at home in Mendoza, Argentina, to find… Jul 27 ![BMC rheumatology patient Sandra and her partner Gisela looking bundled up but happy on a snowy day](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-patient-stories-sandra-melchor-in-winter-1x1-crop.jpg?itok=5bvR-C8V) ![BMC rheumatology patient Sandra and her partner Gisela at the beach](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-patient-stories-sandra-melchor-on-beach-1x1-crop.jpg?itok=jUy2Aehs) ![BMC rheumatology patient Sandra stands in front of a Disney castle during a recent vacation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-patient-stories-sandra-melchor-on-vacation.jpg?itok=ExUWnfPw) ![BMC rheumatology patient Sandra Melchor wearing sunglasses and looking happy and well during a trip to the beach](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-patient-stories-sandra-melchor-1x1-crop.jpg?itok=7HzH_G0H) ### [Gleicy Finds Answers at Boston Medical Center After Years of Pain](https://www.bmc.org/stories/gleicy-finds-answers-boston-medical-center-after-years-pain) Back when Gleicy was living in Brazil, she started experiencing extremely painful swelling on the side of her face and under her ear. Her local hospital told her she had mumps and prescribed… Apr 24 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ### [Ania’s Story: The Importance of Multiple Opinions and Holistic Care](https://www.bmc.org/stories/how-ania-finally-got-holistic-care) Ania Foerste has always lived an active life. A long-distance cyclist who owned and ran not one, but two businesses—a catering company and a landscape design business—she spent long days on her… Mar 26 ![Boston Medical Center (BMC) logo, white on teal](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-logo-on-teal-800x800.png?itok=xGsST_kW) ### [Developing Innovative Technology to Diagnose Scleroderma](https://www.bmc.org/stories/developing-innovative-technology-diagnose-scleroderma) As a board-certified rheumatologist at Boston Medical Center and researcher specializing in scleroderma, Andreea Monica Bujor, MD, PhD, is always looking to improve the lives of those… Mar 03 ![Rheumatology](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/iStock-2207711726%20%281%29_0.jpg?itok=DgyUO01y) ## Research Overview Our rheumatoid arthritis doctors and rheumatology department members have research expertise in many areas of rheumatic diseases. Our faculty are internationally recognized for contributions to research and have been at the forefront of developing new approaches to the study and treatment of disorders such as scleroderma, osteoarthritis, lupus, vasculitis, spondyloarthritis and gout. [Read more about rheumatology research at BMC](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/rheumatology/research/). ## Residency and Fellowship Information The Department of Rheumatology at BMC offers a two-year fellowship program that provides fellows with a range of hands-on opportunities in both clinical care and research. More information about available fellowship can be found [here](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/rheumatology/education-fellowship/fellowship/).