NILANJANA BOSE, Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
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NILANJANA BOSE

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

11914 ASTORIA BLVD SUITE 355 HOUSTON TEXAS, 77089

About

Dr. NILANJANA BOSE is a rheumatologist practising in HOUSTON, TEXAS. 

Dr. BOSE has had a distinguished academic and clinical career. She completed her internship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, OK and rheumatology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She is board certified in rheumatology and enjoys the challenges of taking care of patients with diverse rheumatologic problems. She also completed an online MBA program (with a focus on healthcare administration) through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2019, adding to her skills.She has worked in diverse clinical settings from 2011 through 2022 (from the Veterans’ Affairs hospital in Richmond, VA to a university-based clinic at UTMB, Galveston and then at a private rheumatology practice in Pearland), providing the very best in rheumatologic care. In pursuit of her passion to provide a personalized approach to rheumatology patients, she started Lonestar Rheumatology in 2022.

Dr. Bose has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals. She has also contributed to rheumatology book chapters and presented her research at multiple meetings. She regularly contributes to online articles on arthritis-related topics for public awareness and is actively involved with the Arthritis Foundation in Houston. She enjoys being an active member of the community. She is a member of the Memorial Hermann MHMD physician network and also affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Pearland.

She has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2021

Dr. Bose is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology. Her hobbies include Indian classical dance and traveling.

Education and Training

Medical College, Kolkata,India M.B.B.S 2004

University of MA, Amherst MBA 2019

William Beaumont Hospital Internship, Internal Medicine 2007

Cleveland Clinic Fellowship, Rheumatology 2011

University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Residency, Internal Medicine 2009

Board Certification

Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Female English, Hindi, Bengali
NILANJANA BOSE
NILANJANA BOSE's Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Rheumatoid arthritisosteoarthritispsoriatic arthritisankylosing spondylitislupussclerodermasjogren's syndrometemporal arteritspolymyalgia rheumaticafibromyalgiaosteopeniaosteoporosispsoriasisvasculitisdiscoid lupustendonitisarthritis

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor University of Texas, Galveston 2016 - 2019
  • Assistant Professor Veterans Affairs hospital, Richmond, VA 2011 - 2015

Awards

  • Professionalism Award in recognition of Superior Humanistic Attributes and Professionalism 2009 University of Oklahoma, Tulsa 
  • Certificate of appreciation for excellence and professionalism 2009 University of Oklahoma, Tulsa 
  • Antonio C DeLeon, Jr., MD Award, in recognition of Excellence in Clinical Examination 2009 University of Oklahoma, Tulsa 
  • Medical Knowledge Award, in recognition of achieving the Highest Score on the In-service Examination 2008 University of Oklahoma, Tulsa 
  • Elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society 2009 University of Oklahoma 
  • Awarded title of Junior Prosector in Anatomy and Senior Class Assistant in Physiology and Biochemistry 1998 Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, India 
  • Gold Medal in Biochemistry and the Lalmohan Ghoshal Silver Medal in Physiology 1998 Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, India 
  • Awarded Sutherland Silver Medal in Forensic and State Medicine 1999 Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, India 
  • Gold Medal in Community Medicine and was Senior Class Assistant 2001 Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, India 
  • Awarded the Kusum Kunja Scholarship for obtaining the second highest marks in the First Professional MBBS 1998 Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, India 
  • Awarded the college scholarship 2001 Calcutta Medical College, Kolkata, India 
  • Nominated by regional leadership to the EmLE (Emerging Leaders) Program 2016 2016 Sound Physicians 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Rheumatology  

Areas of research

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:

1. Yao Q, Zhou L, Philip C, Piliang M, Bose N, Su LC.  Characterization of Adult Onset Blau’s Syndrome Associated with NOD2/CARD15 Gene MutationsArthritis Res Ther.2011; 13(5):R148.

 

2. Bose N, Calabrese LH. Recognizing Rheumatic Aspects of Cocaine Abuse. TheJournal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. Vol. 29; No. 2. March 2, 2012.

 

3. Bose N, Calabrese LH. Q. Should I order an anti-CCP antibody to diagnose    Rheumatoid Arthritis? Cleve Clin J Med.2012 Apr; 79(4):249-52.

 

4. Bose N, Wang X, Gupta M, Yao Q. Clinical utility of anti-chromatin antibodies as measured by a new immunoassay (BioPlex 2200) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Int J Clin Exp Med.2012; 5(4):316-20.

 

5. Vachhani P, Bose N, Brodeur JP, Holkova B, Bose P. Remission of rheumatoid arthritis on brentuximab vedotin.   Rheumatology (Oxford) 2014 Dec; 53(12):2314-5.

 

6. Bose N, Chiesa-Vottero A, Chatterjee S. Scleroderma Renal Crisis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2015 Jun; 44(6):687-94.

 

7. Bose N, Bena JS, Chatterjee S. Evaluation of the effect of ambrisentan on digital microvascular flow in patients with systemic sclerosis using laser Doppler perfusion imaging. Arthritis Res Ther 2015 Mar; 17:44. doi: 10.1186/s13075-015-0558-9.

 

                 BOOK CHAPTERS:

1.      Bose N. Charcot’s joint. In: First Consult. 2011 edition.

2.      Bose N. Patellofemoral pain syndrome. In: First Consult. 2011 edition.

           

                PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS:

                            1. Bose N, Barnes MA, Shoichet S, Jelley M. Health literacy in our clinic population as measured by the newest vital sign. 2008 ACP Clinical Vignette and Research Competition for Associates Abstracts book, page 102 (Research Poster finalist #74).

 

                            2. Bose N, Shoichet S, Jelley M. May-Thurner syndrome – A common anatomical entity?? 2008 ACP Clinical Vignette and Research Competition for Associates Abstracts book, page 336 (Associates Vignette poster finalist #73).

 

                            3. Bose N, Jelley M. Cancer or not?? J Gen Int Med April 2008; 23(S2): 125-6.

 

                            4. Bose N, Jelley M, Barnes MA, Shoichet S. Health literacy in our clinic population as measured by the newest vital sign. J Gen Int Med April 2008; 23(S2): 311.

 

                            5. Bose N, Bena JF, Trunick CM, Bork DJ, Krishnan G, Petrich J, Chatterjee S. Evaluation of the effects of ambrisentan on digital microvascular flow in patients with systemic sclerosis using laser Doppler perfusion imaging. Arthr Rheum 2010; 62(10): S239-S240 (abstract #574).

 

                            6. Bose N, Bena JF, Trunick CM, Bork DJ, Krishnan G, Petrich J, Chatterjee S. Evaluation of the effects of ambrisentan on digital microvascular flow in patients with systemic sclerosis using laser Doppler perfusion imaging. Arthr Rheum 2011; 63(10): S276-S277 (abstract #713).

 

                              

            ORAL PRESENTATION:

1.      Bose N, Shoichet S, Jelley M. May-Thurner syndrome: an often overlooked cause of deep venous thrombosis. Presented at the Midwest Regional meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine, Chicago, IL, September 2007.

 

            POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

1.      Bose N, Barnes MA, Shoichet S. Pulmonary embolism in a young female double heterozygous for the MTHFR mutation. Presented at the Michigan and Oklahoma chapter meetings of the American College of Physicians, Kalamazoo, MI and Oklahoma City, OK, September 2007.

 

2.      Bose N, Shoichet S, Jelley M. A common disease, an uncommon bug!! Presented at the Oklahoma chapter meeting of the American College of Physicians, Oklahoma City, OK, September 2007.

 

3.      Bose N, Shoichet S, Barnes MA, Jelley M. Health literacy in our clinic population as measured by the newest vital sign. Presented at the Oklahoma chapter (Oklahoma City, OK, September 2007) and national (Washington DC, May 2008) meetings of the American College of Physicians and the Midwest Regional (Chicago, IL, September 2007) and annual (Pittsburg, PA, April 2008) meetings of the Society of General Internal Medicine.  

 

4.      Bose N, Shoichet S, Batke J, Jelley M. Cancer or not?? Presented at the Oklahoma chapter meeting of the American College of Physicians, Oklahoma City, OK, September 2007 and the Midwest Regional (Chicago, IL, September 2007) and annual (Pittsburg, PA, April 2008) meetings of the Society of General Internal Medicine.

 

5.      Bose N, Barnes MA, Shoichet S, Jelley M. May-Thurner syndrome - A common anatomical entity?? Presented at the Oklahoma chapter (Oklahoma City, OK, September 2007) and national (Washington, DC, May 2008) meetings of the American College of Physicians, and the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa Research Day meeting, April 2008.

 

6.      Bose N, Kalapura T. The clot that saved her life!! Presented at the Midwest Regional meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine, Chicago, IL, September 2008, the Oklahoma chapter meeting of the American College of Physicians, Tulsa, OK, October 2008 and the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa Research Day, April 2009.

 

7.      Bose N, Dunaway T. Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation – a rare movement disorder. Presented at the Midwest Regional meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine, Chicago, IL, September 2008, the Oklahoma chapter meeting of the American College of Physicians, Tulsa, OK, October 2008 and the University of Oklahoma – Tulsa Research Day, April 2009.

 

8.      Bose N, Bena JS, Trunick C, Petrich J, Bork D, Krishnan G, Chatterjee S. Evaluation of the effects of ambrisentan on digital microvascular flow in patients with systemic sclerosis using laser Doppler perfusion imaging. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA, November 2010 (preliminary data) and at the 2011Rheumatology Research Workshop, Miami, FL, November 2011 (final results).

 

9.      Yao Q, Zhou L, Philip C, Piliang M, Bose N, Su LC. Characterization of Adult Onset Blau’s Syndrome Associated with NOD2/CARD15 Gene Mutations. Presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, Atlanta, GA, November 2010.

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11914 ASTORIA BLVD SUITE 355 -
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77089
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