Division of
Rheumatology
|
Leslie J. Crofford, M.D. |
Faculty Appointment: |
Gloria W. Singletary Professor Department of Internal Medicine Chief, Division of Rheumatology Director, Center for the Advancement of Women’s Health |
| Specialty: |
Rheumatology |
| Clinical Interests:
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Autoimmune Diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, myositis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, and others) and fibromyalgia |
| Research Interests:
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Rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory mediators, prostaglandins and cyclooxygenase); fibromyalgia epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology and treatment; epidemiology of autoimmune disease; intense immunosuppression and stem cell transplant in scleroderma; treatment of polymyositis/dermatomyositis |
| To schedule an appointment, call: |
(859) 323-6700 |
| Degree: |
BS, 1980, Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN MD, 1984, Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN |
| Residency: |
Internal Medicine, 1987, Barnes Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis, MO |
Fellowship: |
Rheumatology, 1992, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD |
| Board Certifications:
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1989, Internal Medicine 1992 and 2003, Rheumatology |
Previous Academic Positions: |
1993-2004, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Faculty Appointment Date: |
10/1/2004 |
|
Academic office address: |
Room J509 740 S. Limestone St. Lexington, KY 40536-0284 |
| Academic office telephone:
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(859) 323-4939 |
| Academic office FAX:
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(859) 257-8258 |
| Web page: |
www.mc.uky.edu/rheumatology |
