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Dr. Christopher T Ritchlin MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
400 Red Creek Dr Suite 240 Rochester NY, 14623About
Dr. Christopher Ritchlin is a rheumatologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Ritchlin specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Ritchlin treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Albany Medical College - Union University 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis by inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
- Intravenous pamidronate in treatment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-refractory ankylosing spondylitis.
- Etanercept in psoriatic arthritis.
- Pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis.
- Mechanisms of erosion in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Comparison of methotrexate and cyclosporine therapy in psoriasis.
- Efalizumab therapy in plaque psoriasis.
- Treatment of psoriasis with intramuscular alefacept.
- Etanercept monotherapy in psoriasis.
- Treatment update on spondyloarthropathy. From NSAIDs and DMARDs to anti-TNF-alpha agents.
- Treatment update on spondyloarthropathy.
- Doxycycline in undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy.
- Treatment of reactive arthritis with azithromycin.
- Pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis.
- Outcome measures in psoriatic arthritis.
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Crohn's Disease
- Lupus
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Medical Association American College of Rheumatology American College of Physicians
Dr. Christopher T Ritchlin MD's Practice location
Practice At 4901 Lac De Ville Blvd Bldg D Suite 240
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Practice At 400 Red Creek Dr Suite 240
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