535 East 70th StreetNew York, NY 10021
Overview of Dr. Fernandez
Dr. Ruth Fernandez is a Rheumatologist located in New York, NY, specializing in conditions like lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, and autoimmune disease. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and her Rheumatology fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 2020. She also holds an MSCI from NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Fernandez is currently practicing at NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue and serves as a Teaching Assistant at NYU Langone Hospitals. Her research work includes several publications on lupus and autoimmune diseases, with notable citations in the field. Additionally, she was honored as the Rheumatology Fellow of the Year by NYU Langone Health in 2018-2019.
Education & Training
NYU School of MedicineMSCI, 2019 - 2021
NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Rheumatology, 2020- New York University School of MedicineRheumatology, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
Central University of VenezuelaClass of 2009, Medico Cirujano, Magna Cum Laude; Luis Razetti Graduation Award; Lorenzo Campins y Ballester Graduation Award; Research Distintion
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2026
IA State Medical License 2015 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Rheumatology Fellow of the year NYU Langone Health, 2018-2019
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsSupporting International Medical Graduates in Rheumatology: A Call to Action.Ruth Fernandez-Ruiz, Alí Duarte-García, Noelle A Rolle, Sebastian E Sattui, Didem Saygin
Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2023-02-01 - 5 citationsThe role of anticomplement therapy in lupus nephritis.Ruth Fernandez-Ruiz, Howard Michael Belmont
Translational Research. 2022-07-01 - 14 citationsInterferon pathway lupus risk alleles modulate risk of death from acute COVID-19.Ilona Nln, Ruth Fernandez-Ruiz, Theresa L Wampler Muskardin, Jacqueline L Paredes, Ashira D Blazer
Translational Research. 2022-06-01
Authored Content
- Clinical Genetics in Rheumatology (Book chapter)September 2019
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Linked In profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandezruizruth
- Research Gate profilehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruth_Fernandez-Ruiz
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