David Neil Podell MD Ph.D, MACP, FRCP-London, FACR

Lupus & Related, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related, Vasculitis

Clinical Professor of Medicine Yale University School of Medicine

VA Connecticut Healthcare System - West Haven VA Medical Center950 Campbell AveWest Haven, CT 06516
Phone+1 203-573-7281
Fax+1 203-573-7230

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Summary

Dr. David Podell is a rheumatologist based in West Haven, CT, with subspecialties in lupus and related conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions, and vasculitis. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1980. Dr. Podell has experience in arthritis and has several publications, including case reports and articles in recognized medical journals. His work on hypothyroidism has been notably cited 31 times. He has received multiple CMS Meaningful Use certifications from Allscripts and has been recognized as a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology.

Education & Training

Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1985
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1980

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Certifications & Licensure

CT State Medical License 1982 - 2027
VT State Medical License 2006 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Severe extra-glandular involvement and pleural effusions complicating primary Sjogren's syndrome: a case report.
Maen D Abou Ziki, Roy Taoutel, Julian C Hong, David N Podell
Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2022-10-18
1 citations
A Rare Form of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis With Pyoderma Gangrenosum.
Tijana Samardzic, Gilana Finogenov, David Podell, Suleyman Felek
Cureus. 2022-10-01
9 citations
The Value of the History and Physical Examination—Sailing Through Medicine With Modern Tools: A Teachable Moment
Maen D. Abou Ziki, David N. Podell, Danise Schiliro
JAMA Internal Medicine. 2015-12-01

Press Mentions

Bringing Rheumatology Care Directly to Homebound Veterans in ConnecticutOctober 7th, 2025
Collaborative Program Aims to Improve Study of HIV and Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases in UgandaAugust 5th, 2025
Yale Rheumatology Program in Global and Community Health Promotes Collaboration and Addresses DisparitiesJuly 11th, 2024