Our Teaching and Research Team

The skilled physicians that are members of the Division of Rheumatology are highly involved in sharing their knowledge and experience with physicians in training through ongoing fellowship programs. In addition, they participate actively in research activities carried out by the division. This research includes National Institutes of Health and numerous foundation sponsored programs into the causes, cures and prevention of chronic rheumatic disease. Training includes clinical and laboratory activities. All aspects of rheumatologic disease are addressed, including inpatient consultation, continuity and ambulatory care and supervision.

Cedars-Sinai is an academic medical facility recognized nationally and internationally for high quality healthcare. Medical education has been a core mission of the institution since its inception. The partnership between the full-time and the attending staff is a unique resource supporting the mission of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our commitment is to perform important research endeavors and to provide training for the physicians of tomorrow as they develop personal, clinical and professional competence under the guidance and supervision of our faculty and staff.

Michael H. Weisman, MD

Director, Division of Rheumatology

Mariko L. Ishimori, MD

Staff Physician, Division of Rheumatology

Susan Baker, MD		Rodney Bluestone, MD
Basil Clyman, MD		Solomon Forouzesh, MD
Elayne K. Garber, MD		David S. Hallegua, MD
Arash A. Horizon, MD		Seymour Levine, MD
Allan L. Metzger, MD, FACP, FACR		Katherine Neumann, MD
Nona Pashinian, MD		Boris Ratiner, MD
Richard M. Ress, MD		Renee Rinaldi, MD
Allen I. Salick, MD		George Sarka, MD, MPH, FACP, FACR
Joel Schneider, MD, FACP		Stuart Silverman, MD, FACP, FACR
Marilyn A. Solsky, MD		Thomas Susko, MD
R. Swamy Venuturupalli, MD		Dan Wallace, MD