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Steven Vlad, MD, Rheumatology, Boston, MA

StevenCliftonVladMDPhD

Rheumatology Boston, MA

Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related

Assistant Professor, Tufts University; Attending Physician, Tufts Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • Boston University School of Public Health
    Boston University School of Public HealthPhD, Epidemiology, 2005 - 2013
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterFellowship, Rheumatology, 2004 - 2008
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2001 - 2004

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Does Insurance Type, Private Versus Public, Have a Correlation with MRSA Carrier Status In a Population Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery?  
    Axe JM, Paull JO, Vlad S, Richmond J, Journal of Infectious Diseases & Therapy, 9/15/2014

Press Mentions

  • What Do We Know About the Safety of JAK Inhibitors for Psoriatic Arthritis?
    What Do We Know About the Safety of JAK Inhibitors for Psoriatic Arthritis?March 10th, 2023
  • How to Have a Better Telehealth Visit for Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis
    How to Have a Better Telehealth Visit for Psoriasis or Psoriatic ArthritisFebruary 16th, 2021
  • Inflammatory Back Pain Likely Underrecognized in Primary Care
    Inflammatory Back Pain Likely Underrecognized in Primary CareMay 20th, 2020

Grant Support

  • K23 Career Development AwardNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases2009–2014
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship AwardArthritis Foundation2007–2009
  • NRSA Institutional Training GrantNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases2005–2008

Committees

  • Member, Tufts Institutional Review Board 2016 - Present
  • Member, Canadian Institute of Health Research College of Reviewers 2016 - Present
  • Member, American College of Rheumatology Classification Subcommittee 2016 - Present
  • Member, Tufts University School of Medicine Curriculum Committee 2014 - 2017

Professional Memberships