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Lawrence Leventhal, MD, Rheumatology, Huntingdon Valley, PA

Lawrence J Leventhal MD

Rheumatology•Huntingdon Valley, PA

Professor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine

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  • 727 Welsh RdSuite 201Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

  • Phone+1 215-947-8701

  • Fax+1 215-947-1595

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Summary

  • Dr. Lawrence Leventhal is a rheumatologist based in Huntingdon Valley, PA, with extensive experience in systemic sclerosis and arthritis. He holds a fellowship in rheumatology from the University of Pennsylvania Health System and completed his residency in internal medicine at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network. Dr. Leventhal is the president of Comprehensive Arthritis Care Consultants and formerly served as a rheumatologist at Rheumatic Disease Associates. He has published several works on topics such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia. His professional recognitions include listings in Philadelphia Magazine, Suburban Life Magazine, and New York Times Magazine as a top doctor over several years.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Rheumatology, 1987 - 1992
  • Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
    Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1984
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityB.A., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1995 - 2009
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2023
  • Top Doctors Suburban Life Magazine, 2010-2023
  • Best Doctors in America 1998-2021

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Spinal Gout: Case Report and Review of the Literature  
    Draganescu M, Leventhal L, JCR, 1/1/2004
  • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis: A Disease in Evolution  
    Bouali H, Deppert EJ, Leventhal, LJ, et al, J Rheumatol, 1/1/2004
  • Fibromyalgia: 20 Clinical Pearls  
    Leventhal L, Bouali H, JMM, 1/1/2003

Books/Book Chapters

  • Pain Control in the Hospital: Guide to Prescribing Oral Analgesics. 
    Leventhal LGreater Philadelphia Pain SocietyEdition 1st,2003
  • Primer of Rheumatic Disease 
    Chapter: The Fibromyalgia Syndrome. 
    Freundlich B, Leventhal LArthritis Foundation, Atlanta, GAEdition 10th,1993
  • Handbook of Lower Extremity Neurology 
    Chapter: Neurologic Manifestations of Rheumatologic Disease. 
    Leventhal L, Freundlich BChurchill LivingstoneEdition 1st,

Abstracts/Posters

  • Septic Arthritis Microbial Etiology, Treatment and Assessed Outcomes. A Case Series from a US Academic Hospital
    Gandi N, Brent L, Pappu R, Leventhal L, O’Connor C, et al, EULAR, 1/1/2008
  • Social Problem Solving: A Mediating Variable Between Chronic Pain, Functional Disability and Depression.
    Tsang, S., Nezu, C.M., Nezu, A.M., Gallagher, R.M., Mossey, J., Leventhal, L.J., World Congress of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Vancouver, Canada, 1/1/2001
  • Hepatitis C and mononeuritis multiplex: A new cause of vasculitic neuropathy.
    Khella S, Frost S, Leventhal L, Herman G, XVth World Congress of Neurology, Vancouver, Canada, 1/1/1993

Lectures

  • Understanding Fibromyalgia 
    University of PA - 1/1/2017
  • Secukinamab in the Management of Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2017
  • Update on the Management of Acute and Chronic Gout 
    1/1/2016

Other

  • The Fibromyalgia Syndrome. 
    Leventhal, L, Katz, W, Graduate Education Foundation CD-ROM/Online Education Series
    1/1/2005
  • Treating arthritis pain with pills. 
    Leventhal L, Healthy Lifestyles Magazine
    1/1/1995
  • Moans, bones, and groans 
    Leventhal L, Jewish Exponent
    1/1/1995

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