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Summary
- Timothy Niewold, MD, is a rheumatologist based in New York, NY. He completed his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2001, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic and a rheumatology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He currently serves as Vice Chair of Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Niewold has contributed to various publications, including studies on neuropsychiatric manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjogren's disease, TLR7/8 activation in immune cells, and the genetic basis of rheumatic diseases. He is recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Rheumatology.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2004 - 2006
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2004 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2012 - 2017
IL State Medical License 2007 - 2014
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Mayo Clinic Patient Lists, Mayo Clinic, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Mayo Clinic Incorporate Lab Results, Mayo Clinic, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Enterprise, GE Healthcare, 2015-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Lectin pathway of complement in SLE: MAP-1 as a marker of haematological manifestations and elevated type I interferon activity.Linnea Lindelöf, Peter Garred, Mun-Gwan Hong, Sasha Wahl Vælum, Lotte Holten Petersen
Lupus Science & Medicine. 2026-04-09 - 1 citationsCo-occurrence of endometriosis with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: Genetic insights (Review).George N Goulielmos, Theoni B Tarlatzi, Grigoris F Grimbizis, Demetrios A Spandidos, Timothy B Niewold
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 2025-09-01 - 2 citationsCo-Occurrence of Endometriosis with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Genetic Aspects.Maria I Zervou, Theoni B Tarlatzi, Grigoris F Grimbizis, Timothy B Niewold, Basil C Tarlatzis
International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2025-07-16
Journal Articles
- MUC5B Promoter Variant and Rheumatoid Arthritis with Interstitial Lung DiseaseJay H Ryu, Deborah Assayag, Marvin I Schwarz, Paul Wolters, Andrew Gross, Ivan O Rosas, Aryeh Fischer, Michael Holers, Eric L Matteson, Timothy B Niewold, The New England Journal of Medicine
- Pathogenic Citrulline‐Multispecific B Cell Receptor Clades in Rheumatoid ArthritisDaniel L Mueller, Timothy B Niewold, Anna K Shmagel, Philip J Titcombe, Arthritis & Rheumatology
Press Mentions
Direct-to-Consumer Rheumatologic Tests Carry Some Benefit but Plenty of Potential RiskSeptember 27th, 2024- Study Looks at How Lupus Genetics Intersects with COVID-19November 8th, 2021
- The Rising Toll of Autoimmune Diseases in Older PeopleAugust 10th, 2021
Grant Support
- Translating oral CD11b agonist as a novel therapeutic for lupus nephritisUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON2011–2029
- Translating oral CD11b agonist as a novel therapeutic for lupus nephritisUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON2011–2029
- Functional consequences of intergenic autoimmune disease risk variantsHOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY2023–2028
- Interferon Alpha As A Tool For Gene Discovery In Human LupusNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2011
- Genetic Regulation Of Interferon Alpha In Human LupusNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2009–2011
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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