- Education & Training
- Undergraduate: State University of New York at Albany, Albany, N.Y., B.S., 1975
- Graduate: Yale University, New Haven, CT., M.S., 1977
- Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, M.D., 1981
- Internship: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, N.Y.,1981-1982
- Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, N.Y., 1982-1984
- Fellowship: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, N.Y., 1984-1986
- Current Professional & Committee Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
- North Carolina Medical Society
- Mecklenburg County Medical Society
- Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine: 1984, Rheumatology, 1988
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry: 2000, 2003
- Awards & Honors
- Magna Cum Laude, SUNY at Albany, 1975
- Fellow, American College of Rheumatology, 1988-present
- Outstanding Rheumatologist in 1994 Castle Connolly Guide: How to Find the Best Doctors for You and Your Family, NY Metro Area
- Center for Study of Services-“Top Doctors”, Rheumatology, Charlotte area 2002 & 2011
- Top Doctors, Rheumatology, Charlotte Magazine, July 2007
- Patients Choice Award, 2008-2012