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Dr. Sullivan is certified in rheumatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). She attended Princeton University on an Army ROTC scholarship and Mount Sinai School of Medicine through the Humanities and Medicine program. She completed her residency at Madigan Army Medical Center and her fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Sullivan is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, a member of American Women in Rheumatology and a fellow in the American College of Physicians. She is currently enrolled in The Maintenance of Certification Rheumatology Pathway through the ABIM and regularly participates in NW Rheumatology meetings and education programs. Dr. Sullivan loves being the physician-owner of a small, independent rheumatology practice and works hard to create a welcoming, caring and professional culture.

Dr. Sullivan is certified in rheumatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). She attended Princeton University on an Army ROTC scholarship and Mount Sinai School of Medicine through the Humanities and Medicine program. She completed her residency at Madigan Army Medical Center and her fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Sullivan is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, a member of American Women in Rheumatology and a fellow in the American College of Physicians. She is currently enrolled in The Maintenance of Certification Rheumatology Pathway through the ABIM and regularly participates in NW Rheumatology meetings and education programs. Dr. Sullivan loves being the physician-owner of a small, independent rheumatology practice and works hard to create a welcoming, caring and professional culture.

Navneet Kaur, MD, is a rheumatologist at Touro University Medical Group, a medical group with three locations in Stockton, California. The practice is affiliated with Touro University California, College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

Dr. Kaur earned her Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Government Medical College Amritsar (MAHE) in Amritsar, India. She then relocated to the United States and completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Then she completed her rheumatology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, also in New York City.

Dr. Kaur treats a variety of conditions at Touro University Medical Group, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, inflammatory myopathy, vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis.

Dr. Kaur is dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized patient care by identifying each patient’s unique needs because no two patients are alike.

As we continue to make advancements in the field of rheumatology, Dr. Kaur’s goal is to better educate my patients about available treatment options so that they feel empowered to make informed medical decisions.

Outside of the office, her interests include traveling, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Kaur is currently accepting new patients. 

Alan P. Goldman, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist and internist at Brighton Beach Medical Group in New York City. Located in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Dr. Goldman specializes in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, and he is committed to diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal disorders and health problems affecting joints, muscles, and ligaments.

Dr. Goldman earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Upon completing his degree, Dr. Goldman attended medical school in New York City at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Morris Park in the Bronx.

Dr. Goldman is affiliated with the New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and is a professional member of the American College of Physicians.

To ensure patients receive an accurate diagnosis and fast healing of pain or swelling, Dr. Goldman keeps up to date with the latest advancements in rheumatology and internal medicine, using cutting-edge equipment at Brighton Beach Medical Group.

Dr. Enrique Mendez specializes in Rheumatology in Lake Charles, Louisiana with over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) in San Salvador, El Salvador. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Vernon Hospital, an affiliate of the New York Medical College in Mount Vernon, New York. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans (now LSU Health New Orleans). Dr. Mendez's specialty areas are Osteoporosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Arthritis and Arthropathies.  He currently holds several awards and publications in the field of rheumatology clinical research and is considered one of the leading experts in Lupus Clinical Trials in Louisiana. Dr. Mendez truly believes in the need for accurate clinical studies performed to provided quality care to all patients in need of life changing therapies.

Dr. Enrique Mendez has partnered with Accurate Clinical Research for conduction and management of his clinical research studies. Accurate Clinical Research is a Site Management Organization (SMO) exclusively designed to provide a definitive path for rheumatological care.  ACR has created a research site Networking organization, partnering with physicians and pharmaceuticals to conduct clinical research studies. Designed for a mutually beneficial approach, ACR supports Sponsors and CRO companies by advancing the understanding of particular medications. As well as simultaneously providing patients with access to new medications at no cost.

For more information on studies at Center for Orthopedics Rheumatology Department, contact Miguel Soneira, FMD, MPH, Director of Research, 1727 Imperial Boulevard, Building 1, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Phone: 337-312-8018. Email: [email protected].

Dr. Enrique Mendez specializes in Rheumatology in Lake Charles, Louisiana with over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) in San Salvador, El Salvador. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Vernon Hospital, an affiliate of the New York Medical College in Mount Vernon, New York. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans (now LSU Health New Orleans). Dr. Mendez's specialty areas are Osteoporosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Arthritis and Arthropathies.  He currently holds several awards and publications in the field of rheumatology clinical research and is considered one of the leading experts in Lupus Clinical Trials in Louisiana. Dr. Mendez truly believes in the need for accurate clinical studies performed to provided quality care to all patients in need of life changing therapies.

Dr. Enrique Mendez has partnered with Accurate Clinical Research for conduction and management of his clinical research studies. Accurate Clinical Research is a Site Management Organization (SMO) exclusively designed to provide a definitive path for rheumatological care.  ACR has created a research site Networking organization, partnering with physicians and pharmaceuticals to conduct clinical research studies. Designed for a mutually beneficial approach, ACR supports Sponsors and CRO companies by advancing the understanding of particular medications. As well as simultaneously providing patients with access to new medications at no cost.

For more information on studies at Center for Orthopedics Rheumatology Department, contact Miguel Soneira, FMD, MPH, Director of Research, 1727 Imperial Boulevard, Building 1, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Phone: 337-312-8018. Email: [email protected].

Ali El-Halwagi, MD, MPH, is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every patient he serves. Dr. El-Halwagi graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He then relocated to Houston to attend Baylor College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree with honors. In addition, he holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas, reflecting his commitment to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of the community.

Dr. El-Halwagi completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also served as chief resident. During this time, he gained valuable experience as a hospitalist at Ben Taub General Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He went on to complete his fellowship in Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine.

Throughout his training, Dr. El-Halwagi has been recognized with multiple honors for his humanistic approach to medicine, dedication to teaching, and excellence in patient care. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He remains actively engaged with the American College of Rheumatology, participating in networking, conference planning, and ongoing professional development.

Dr. El-Halwagi is passionate about improving patient outcomes and building lasting relationships with his patients. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

 

 

Monica Schwartzman, MD, MS, is a double board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine specialist who brings her extensive experience to the practice of Sergio Schwartzman, MD. She provides rheumatology and internal medicine/primary care for patients.

Dr. Schwartzman attended Cornell University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in History. After graduating, she attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She was accepted through Mount Sinai’s Humanities and Medicine program, a program that seeks to train doctors with a humanistic focus and patient-centered approach to patient care. Upon graduation, she received an award for distinction in research.

She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She then completed a rheumatology fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where she treated patients with a variety of rheumatology conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease-associated arthritis, gout, pseudogout, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, myositis, among others and served on the rheumatology consultation service at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College.

During her rheumatology fellowship, she additionally completed a master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she focused her research on spondyloarthritis, and in particular inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and imaging modalities in these fields. She has presented on these topics at national meetings. Dr. Schwartzman has additionally authored numerous papers, abstracts, and book chapters on a variety of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Schwartzman is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN) and the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). She is an Assistant Attending Physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.