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Abha Singh, MD,
RhMSUS
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Chief, Division of Rheumatology
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship
Clinical Focus: Spondyloarthritis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Expertise: Psoriatic Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Synovial Biopsies
Academic Interests: Precision Medicine in Psoriatic Arthritis, Sonographic evaluation of enthesitis.
Honors: RhMSUS mentorship of fellows, Development of synovial tissue research programs with focus on precision medicine.
Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Fellowship: Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Chandana
Keshavamurthy,
MD, FACR
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Associate Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship
Research/Clinical Interests: Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma), Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies (Myositis), Connective Tissue Disease–Associated Interstitial Lung Disease, Clinical and Translational Research in Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases
Specialty-Specific Interests: Multidisciplinary Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Care, Interstitial Lung Disease Clinical Trials, Fellowship Curriculum Development and Medical Education
Why University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix because of its commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and academic innovation. The opportunity to develop and lead the Rheumatology Fellowship Program aligns with my passion for medical education, mentorship, and curriculum development. I value the institution’s collaborative culture and multidisciplinary approach to patient care, which foster meaningful educational experiences and advance clinical and translational research for patients with systemic autoimmune diseases.
Honors and Recognition: Exceptional Women in Medicine, Castle Connolly Top Women in Medicine
Medical School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
Residency: Internal Medicine, Queens Hospital Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Fellowship: Rheumatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Spending time with family, Exploring global cuisines through cooking and travel, Mindfulness, reflective practice, and lifelong learning
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Trent Smith, MD
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Clinical Focus: Inflammatory Arthritis, Gout, and Vasculitis Expertise: Inflammatory Arthritis, Gout, Vasculitis, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound–Guided Procedures
Academic Interests: Clinical Research in Inflammatory Arthritis, Gout, and Vasculitis
Honors: Top Docs in Phoenix (10 Consecutive Years)
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Fellowship: Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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