Peter Howard Rheinstein MD JD, MS, FAAFP, FCLM, FAPCR
Geriatric Medicine
President, Severn Health Solutions; Publisher, Discovery Medicine; Chairman, United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council; Chairman, American Board of Legal Medicine
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621 Holly Ridge RdSeverna Park, MD 21146
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Summary
- Dr. Peter Rheinstein, based in Severna Park, MD, is a family medicine specialist with a subspecialty in geriatric medicine. He completed his medical degree in 1967 from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine. He also holds degrees in mathematics and law. His extensive career includes roles at the FDA and various medical and research organizations, currently serving as President at Severn Health Solutions, Publisher at Discovery Medicine, Chairman at the United States Adopted Names Council, and Chairman of the American Board of Legal Medicine. With expertise in geriatrics, pharmacology, and health law, he has published numerous articles in highly rated journals. Dr. Rheinstein has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Outstanding Service Award from the Drug Information Association, the President's Award from the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research, the Commendable Service Award from the US Food and Drug Administration and the Gold Medal from the American College of Legal Medicine.
Education & Training
University of Maryland Carey School of LawJD, Law, 1969 - 1973- USPHS Residency, Internal Medicine, 1968 - 1970
- US Public Health Service HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1967 - 1968
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1967
Michigan State UniversityM.S, Mathematics, 1963 - 1964
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1969 - 2027
DC State Medical License 1975 - 2027
MD State Medical License 1967 - 2027
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
Court of Appeals of MarylandAttorney at Law- District of Columbia BarAttorney at Law
- United States Supreme CourtAttorney at Law
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- President's Award Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research, 2024
- President's Award American College of Legal Medicine, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1992, 2024
- Gold Medal American College of Legal Medicine, 2003
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- FOXA1 Alterations in Prostate Cancer: Expression, Mutation Classes, and Copy Number Changes.Steven Lehrer, Peter Rheinstein
In Vivo. 2026-01-02 - 1 citationsThe rs11150601 Intron Variant of SETD1A Is Associated With Female Schizophrenia in the UK Biobank Cohort.Steven Lehrer, Peter H Rheinstein
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric Genetics. 2026-01-01 - Multi-Layered Dysregulation of NRCAM in Lower-Grade Gliomas: Insights From TCGA Copy Number and Epigenetic Analyses.Steven Lehrer, Peter H Rheinstein
Brain Tumor Research and Treatment. 2026-01-01
Journal Articles
- Re: Prostate Cancer Incidence 5 Years After US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations Against ScreeningSteven Lehrer, Peter Rheinstein, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 6/30/2020
- Expression of the Vesicular Monoamine Transporter Gene Solute Carrier Family 18 Member 1 (SLC18A1) in Lung CancerSteven Lehrer, Peter H Rheinstein, Anticancer Research
- APPI Physician Investigator Competence Statement.Koren, MJ, Koski G, Reed DP, Rheinstein PH, Silva H, Stonier P, Seltzer J, The Monitor; 25(4):79-82
Books/Book Chapters
Other
- Opinion: House Drug Bill Dooms Medical ResearchPeter Rheinstein
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2019/11/21/opinion-house-drug-bill-dooms-medical-research/4232138002
Detroit, Michigan - 11/20/2019 - Gutting Drug Patents Puts Lives at RiskPeter Rheinstein
https://www.nationalreview.com/author/peter-rheinstein
New York, New York - 10/2/2018 - Opening borders to foreign drugs is wrong prescription.Rheinstein PH, Baltimore Business J
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2003/09/08/editorial2.html?t=printable
Baltimore, Maryland - 9/8/2003
Press Mentions
Medicare Must Stop Ignoring Doctors’ AdviceApril 15th, 2025
One-Size-Fits-All Drug PricingOctober 17th, 2024
Medicare drug pricing rules will delay access to promising therapiesJuly 15th, 2024
Committees
- Member, Alumni Board, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law 2020 - Present
- Chairman, United States Adopted Names Council 2012 - Present
- Member, Advisory Board, National Commission for Certification of CME Professionals, Inc. 2006 - 2012
- Member, National Task Force on CME Provider/Industry Collaboration 1992 - 2013
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Life Member
- Member, House of Delegates; Lifetime Member
- American College of Legal MedicineFellow; Member, Board of Governors; Past Treasurer
- Academy of Physicians in Clinical ResearchFellow, Secretary, Board of Directors, Past President
- American Public Health AssociationMember
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