Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Board-certified rheumatologist Ariel D. Teitel, MD, has more than 25 years of experience helping patients find relief from their symptoms and maintain optimal function despite progressive rheumatic diseases. He welcomes new and existing patients at his office near Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York City.
Dr. Teitel and the professionals at his practice take time to learn about each patient. The team places a high value on listening to each person’s concerns and truly understanding the impact of rheumatic disease on their ability to get through the day.
Each patient’s journey to wellness begins with a thorough physical exam and diagnostic testing, such as in-house ultrasound imaging. After the source of their symptoms is accurately diagnosed, patients receive the most effective treatment for limiting disease progression and maintaining function, while also minimizing side effects.
Many people seek Dr. Teitel’s expertise in all types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout. Patients also count on exceptional care for complex conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and lupus.
Dr. Teitel creates customized treatment plans that encompass lifestyle changes and today’s most advanced medications. In addition to diagnostic imaging, the team offers musculoskeletal ultrasound for therapeutic purposes.
Early treatment gives patients the best chance for limiting the complications of rheumatic diseases. To learn more about the services available at Ariel D. Teitel, MD, or to schedule an appointment, call the office or use the online booking feature.
Board-certified rheumatologist Qaiser Rehman, MD, welcomes patients to the Rheumatology Clinic of Houston, his private practice in Tomball, Texas. He treats all types of rheumatic diseases, with a specialization in arthritis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, inflammatory vasculitis, muscle diseases, and metabolic bone conditions like osteoporosis.
Dr. Rehman received his medical degree from The Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, graduating with honors. During his medical school training, he rotated through Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, which inspired him to return to Texas for advanced training. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).
After earning board certification in internal medicine, Dr. Rehman completed two years of rheumatology training at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He stayed an extra year at UCSF, where he was a clinical investigator and researcher. During this time, he conducted clinical trials for new therapies to treat postmenopausal and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
Dr. Rehman’s research involving osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory arthritis has been published in professional journals. He also wrote content for the Textbook of Rheumatoid Arthritis and presents his work at international meetings.
In addition to fluent English, he speaks Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. His goal is to serve the community with exceptional rheumatologic care that promotes wellness and improves their lives.
Dr. Rehman is a proud American citizen living happily in Texas with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not helping patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, taking vacations, and reading.
Padma Chimata, MD, is the founder and director of Katy Rheumatology & Associates in Katy, Texas. She has been in private practice since 2007 and works diligently to provide excellent care to patients with rheumatologic diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones.
Dr. Chimata attended the Jaihind Medical College in Mumbai, India, earning a Bachelor of Science in genetics. She went on to graduate from JSS Medical College in Mysore, India.
She interned at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and completed her residency in internal medicine at Christ Advocate Health Center/UIC in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Chimata completed her geriatrics/gerontorheumatology and rheumatology fellowships at IUC School of Medicine in Illinois.
Throughout her time in medicine, Dr. Chimata has won several awards. She was named Best Rheumatologist from Living Magazine in 2020 and 2019. She also won the Patient’s Choice award in 2019.
She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the Texas Medical Association, and the Harris County Medical Association.
Double board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine, Dr. Chimata has the knowledge and experience to accurately diagnose and treat various rheumatologic diseases. At Katy Rheumatology & Associates, she and her team provide quality, evidence-based healthcare with compassion and sincerity.
Tara Rizvi, MD, at Texas Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates in Katy, Texas, is a board specialized rheumatologist with a passion for patient-centered, evidence based care, who treats men and women with rheumatologic diseases in the greater Houston area.
After specializing in rheumatology in 2008, Dr. Rizvi joined the Baylor College of Medicine, where she has served as rheumatology chief of service at Harris Health Ben Taub County Hospital, and Women’s Pavilion, Texas Children's Hospital as well as the program director for the rheumatology training program. In 2018, Dr. Rizvi was recognized for her achievements with the “STAR Award for Excellence in Patient Care” and “Women of Excellence Award” by Baylor College of Medicine.
As attending physician and chief of rheumatology at Ben Taub General Hospital for many years, Dr. Rizvi has extensive expertise in providing evidence-based care and cutting edge treatment for patients with a wide range of complicated rheumatologic diseases. As a speaker and expert representative for the Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation, Dr. Rizvi was at the forefront of developing a world renowned multispecialty Sjogren’s clinic at the Baylor Clinic. She has conducted and published research with nationwide experts in rheumatology. She has helped develop and test innovative learning tools for patients with lupus, lupus kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and sjogren’s syndrome.
Dr. Rizvi’s approach to her patients is driven by her passion for patient centered care. She prioritizes spending time educating patients about their autoimmune disease, and believes that empowering patients and their loved ones with knowledge about their condition leads to much improved outcomes. She also values a healthy physician -patient relationship built upon trust and mutual respect, and strives to give hope, a less painful future and a great quality of life to her patients despite their rheumatic disease.
Dr. Rizvi is currently active on staff at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Katy, and Methodist Hospital, Katy. She accepts all major insurances.
A member of the American College of Rheumatology and American College of Physicians, she specializes in connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, myositis, vasculitis, and scleroderma.
Actively involved in clinical research, Dr. Rivera was trained at the New York University Medical School where she participated in research studies focusing on the treatment of lupus nephritis, and lupus and pregnancy. She has an interest in osteoporosis, Lyme disease and fibromyalgia.
She volunteers at UCSD free clinic providing accessible, quality healthcare for the underserved in an environment where students, health professionals and patients learn from one another. She works as a Per Diem at an community clinic, Family Health Centers of San Diego, for the underserved. She participates in Project Access helping uninsured patients get access to specialists. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending her free time with her husband and children.
Farah Salahuddin, MD, (pronounced Salah' din) is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. She is the founder at Rheum Without Walls, serving people living in and around Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Salinas, Carmel by the Sea, and Monterey, California.
Rheum Without Walls was born from her unique vision and desire to continuously move in the direction of patient-centric care, transparency in health care, and bridging health in-equities. Dr. Salahuddin completed her fellowship in rheumatology in 2015 at David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to that, she was a teaching faculty at MedStar Health/University of Maryland In Baltimore.
Dr. Salahuddin has spent the past five years working across Northern California until she settled down in Santa Cruz County in 2019. Her employment experience inside both closed health care systems and independent practice settings gave her the unique perspective to see through the shifting lens of our health care landscape. Her focus is simple. To move from fee-for-service to a value-based model of care while maintaining physician autonomy.
Meet Abida Hasan, DO Board-Certified Rheumatologist
We are honored to have Dr. Abida Hasan, DO as a valued member of our rheumatology team. Dr. Hasan is a board-certified rheumatologist known for her clinical excellence, leadership in academic medicine, and unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.
Dr. Hasan completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. During her fellowship, she was selected to serve as Chief Rheumatology Fellow in her final year—an acknowledgment of her leadership, clinical acumen, and dedication to the field. Notably, she made history at SUNY Downstate as the first woman to be awarded the distinguished Dr. Douglas Mund Award, an honor given to a fellow demonstrating outstanding aptitude, professionalism, and excellence in rheumatologic care.
Following her fellowship, Dr. Hasan joined the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) – Fresno as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine in the Department of Rheumatology. There, she played an active role in both patient care and the academic development of medical residents and fellows, while continuing her commitment to advancing the field through research. Her scholarly work has been featured in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals, reflecting her passion for evidence-based practice and clinical innovation.
Dr. Hasan specializes in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma, vasculitis, and other connective tissue diseases. She combines the most current clinical guidelines with a deeply compassionate approach to care—ensuring her patients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their treatment journey.
Known for her exceptional bedside manner, clinical precision, and integrity, Dr. Hasan is widely respected by colleagues and deeply trusted by patients. She takes pride in forming long-term therapeutic relationships and delivering personalized treatment plans that enhance quality of life.
When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Hasan enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Dr. Borham is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. She treats both localized and generalized pain including pain in the back, neck, shoulders and hands, osteoarthritis, tendonitis and bursitis. She also treats complex systemic pain caused by diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus.
Assistant Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Completed her Fellowship at UMDNJ-Robert wood Johnson medical school
Completed her Residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Graduated from the University of Cairo – Egypt (1995)
Dr. Ahmed M. Abdel-Megid, MD is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist providing services to the communities of Somerville, Monroe, and Flemington, New Jersey. He is an expert in the management of a multitude of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. He has specific training in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Megid also has extensive experience with office orthopedic disorders, sports medicine, connective tissue disorders and interventional joint procedures.
Private Practice-Rheumatology Center of New Jersey (June 2010)
Rheumatology Fellowship for 2 years: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2010)
Chief Medical Resident – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center (2008)
Medical Residency – UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Medical Residency – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Surgery Advanced Surgical – Saint Vincent’s Hospital – New York (2004)
One-Year Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship: University of Texas – Houston (2003)
Visiting Fellow: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery @ NYU – Hospital for Joint Diseases (2002)
Orthopedic Surgery Fellow: University of Rome Italy for 2 years (2001)
Completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Cairo University – Egypt (2000)
Graduated from Medical School, Cairo University – Egypt (1995)
Dr. Ahmed M. Abdel-Megid, MD is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist providing services to the communities of Somerville, Monroe, and Flemington, New Jersey. He is an expert in the management of a multitude of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. He has specific training in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Megid also has extensive experience with office orthopedic disorders, sports medicine, connective tissue disorders and interventional joint procedures.
Private Practice-Rheumatology Center of New Jersey (June 2010)
Rheumatology Fellowship for 2 years: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2010)
Chief Medical Resident – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center (2008)
Medical Residency – UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Medical Residency – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Surgery Advanced Surgical – Saint Vincent’s Hospital – New York (2004)
One-Year Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship: University of Texas – Houston (2003)
Visiting Fellow: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery @ NYU – Hospital for Joint Diseases (2002)
Orthopedic Surgery Fellow: University of Rome Italy for 2 years (2001)
Completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Cairo University – Egypt (2000)
Graduated from Medical School, Cairo University – Egypt (1995)
Dr. Borham is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. She treats both localized and generalized pain including pain in the back, neck, shoulders and hands, osteoarthritis, tendonitis and bursitis. She also treats complex systemic pain caused by diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus.
Assistant Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Completed her Fellowship at UMDNJ-Robert wood Johnson medical school
Completed her Residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Graduated from the University of Cairo – Egypt (1995)
Dr. Borham is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. She treats both localized and generalized pain including pain in the back, neck, shoulders and hands, osteoarthritis, tendonitis and bursitis. She also treats complex systemic pain caused by diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus.
Assistant Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology – Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Rutgers’s University Hospital Medical School, New Brunswick
Completed her Fellowship at UMDNJ-Robert wood Johnson medical school
Completed her Residency at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Graduated from the University of Cairo – Egypt (1995)
Dr. Ahmed M. Abdel-Megid, MD is a Board-Certified Rheumatologist providing services to the communities of Somerville, Monroe, and Flemington, New Jersey. He is an expert in the management of a multitude of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. He has specific training in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Megid also has extensive experience with office orthopedic disorders, sports medicine, connective tissue disorders and interventional joint procedures.
Private Practice-Rheumatology Center of New Jersey (June 2010)
Rheumatology Fellowship for 2 years: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (2010)
Chief Medical Resident – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center (2008)
Medical Residency – UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Medical Residency – Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Surgery Advanced Surgical – Saint Vincent’s Hospital – New York (2004)
One-Year Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship: University of Texas – Houston (2003)
Visiting Fellow: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery @ NYU – Hospital for Joint Diseases (2002)
Orthopedic Surgery Fellow: University of Rome Italy for 2 years (2001)
Completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Cairo University – Egypt (2000)
Graduated from Medical School, Cairo University – Egypt (1995)
Kiran Farheen, MD, at Houston Rheumatology and Arthritis Specialists in Katy, Texas, is a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist. She has been practicing for more than a decade. Dr. Farheen is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She trained under leading experts and conducted cutting edge research on Ankylosing Spondylitis. She also served as an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunogenetics for five years before starting her own practice.
Dr. Farheen thinks of learning as a continuous process believing that each patient experience is unique. Her philosophy is that the physician's role is to provide guidance and assist the patient to achieve the best results possible. As a mother, daughter, wife and sister herself, her goal is to practice medicine effectively by drawing from her personal experiences and extend them to connect with each patient empathetically as a person not just a condition.
As a Rheumatologist she understands that chronic diseases can impact every aspect of a person’s life both physically and emotionally and this is why Dr. Farheen tries to work with each patient under her care to feel their best with care tailored to their individual needs.
I am Dr. Carmen E. Gota, MD, an experienced internal medicine, rheumatology, and weight-loss specialist and the founder of SlimWell. I am double board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and care for adults aged 18 and older.
I was born in Transylvania, Romania. I completed my medical training at Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, România, where I graduated as a valedictorian. I did an Internal Medicine Residency, then joined the University staff as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine. In that capacity, I taught medical students the discipline of semiology and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of diseases.
I completed my US Internal Medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. There, I learned how different the American healthcare system was from the one I just left. I also noticed that being curious, kind, and compassionate matters the same no matter where you practice medicine.
Throughout all these years of practice, I struggled with the frustrations related to the limits of our care. I wondered in many instances about the wisdom of treating conditions without treating the root cause – the disease of obesity. So, I decided that I needed to learn more about Obesity Medicine.
I always believed and tried to help my patients comprehensively. As obesity is the root cause of many conditions, I realized that managing weight could be the key to more effective comprehensive health care for a lot of my patients.
SlimWell is the product of this vision for a healthcare model that delivers comprehensive integrative care by targeting weight loss with the goal of major downstream health benefits.
On a personal level, I believe my relationship with my patients is a partnership where we work together towards improved health.
Natalie MacLean, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is an experienced rheumatologist at Kaplan MacLean Rheumatology in Encinitas, California. She provides specialized care to patients with arthritis, osteoporosis and all other rheumatologic conditions.
Dr. MacLean received her medical degree from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Rheumatology from the University of Alberta. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She is also a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. MacLean holds her undergraduate Honours Degree in Biochemistry from Mount Allison University and her Masters of Medical Sciences - Oncology from the University of Alberta. She is a professional microscopist and worked in biomedical research at the University of Victoria and the University of California San Diego prior to her medical training.
Before forming Kaplan MacLean Rheumatology, she was Clinical Lecturer and Rheumatologist in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Alberta, where she enjoyed teaching students and residents. Her friendly nature, enthusiasm and genuine passion for her patients provided her with the reputation for being able to connect easily with them, providing comfort during often stressful times or sharing a laugh.
Dr. MacLean is a fitness and food enthusiast, which she admits are sometimes at odds with each other. She looks forward to meeting you at your next appointment.
Dr. Rachel Kapelow is a native New Yorker who completed most of her education in the Big Apple. After an internal medicine residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, she completed her rheumatology fellowship at Hofstra University at Northwell Health.
During her training, Dr. Kapelow authored many peer-reviewed articles, specifically in topics related to autoimmune conditions and inflammatory arthritis. She has extensive research experience in evaluating the efficacy of ultrasound-guided injections and preventing osteoporosis fractures. Dr. Kapelow is an advocate for her patients, helping them navigate through the most challenging illnesses. She is grateful for the myriad of state-of-the-art treatment options available to help her patients get back to leading productive lives.
Growing up in New York City, Dr. Kapelow enjoyed visiting local galleries and museums. Painting is a fantastic outlet for her to unleash her creative side. As a professionally trained ballroom dancer, she understands how arthritis can affect a person’s life and is dedicated to improving her patients’ day-to-day living.
Leaving the blistering winters behind, Dr. Kapelow, her husband, and their two sons are soaking up the beautiful South Florida weather and local activities. She loves finding time to use her culinary talents to prepare unique dishes blending her Russian heritage and love of multi-ethnic cuisines.
Specializing in inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune conditions, osteoporosis, and non-surgical orthopedic joint pain solutions, Dr. Kapelow welcomes new and existing Hirsh Center patients. Dr. Kapelow joins The Hirsh Center family in January 2022.
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