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Thomas Schnitzer, MD, Rheumatology, Chicago, IL, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

ThomasJ.SchnitzerMDPhD

Rheumatology Chicago, IL

Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism

Prof in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Medicine-Rheumatology, Northwestern University Medical School

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Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Rheumatology, 1977 - 1978
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1977
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1973
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 2023
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1980 - 1987
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1973 - 1975
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
  • American Board of Intenal MedicineRheumatology
  • American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1984

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effects of Teriparatide and Vibration on Bone Mass and Bone Strength in People with Bone Loss and Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized, Controlled Trial*  
    David Chen, Ki H Kim, Alan S Anschel, Thomas J Schnitzer, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

Authored Content

  • Bone Fragility After Spinal Cord Injury: Reductions in Stiffness and Bone Mineral at the Distal Femur and Proximal Tibia as a Function of TimeOctober 2018
  • Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Tanezumab for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip or KneeOctober 2018

Press Mentions

  • Osteoarthritis Candidate MM-II Shows Durable Pain Relief in Global Phase 2b Study: Sun Pharma
    Osteoarthritis Candidate MM-II Shows Durable Pain Relief in Global Phase 2b Study: Sun PharmaMarch 22nd, 2023
  • First Subjects Randomized and Dosed in the U.S. Under Phase III Pivotal Trial for the Treatment of Pain Associated with Knee OA
    First Subjects Randomized and Dosed in the U.S. Under Phase III Pivotal Trial for the Treatment of Pain Associated with Knee OAMay 4th, 2022
  • Zoledronic Acid Provides Protection Against Bone Loss After Acute Spinal Cord Injury
    Zoledronic Acid Provides Protection Against Bone Loss After Acute Spinal Cord InjuryAugust 9th, 2021
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