Abhijeet Danve
MBBS, MD, MHS
Associate Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology); Director of Yale Spondyloarthritis Program, Rheumatology; Co-chair, Safety and Quality Council, Rheumatology
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Biography
Dr. Abhijeet Danve enjoys serving adult patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. He has particular interest in psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (axial spondyloarthritis) and gout. Dr. Danve is certified in internal medicine (2012) and rheumatology (2014) by American Board of Internal Medicine. He is certified by American College of Rheumatology in musculoskeletal ultrasound (RhMSUS) and uses musculoskeletal ultrasound routinely in his practice. He is recipient of the Marshall J Schiff Fellowship Award by American College of Rheumatology (2013), Distinguished fellow award by American College of Rheumatology (2015) and Jane Bruckel Early Career Investigator award by Spondylitis Association of America (2019). Dr. Danve is an active member of SPARTAN (Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network), GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis), Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) and American College of Rheumatology. He enjoys teaching medical students, residents and fellows.
Education & Training
- MHSYale University, Clinical Research (2021)
- Research FellowUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center (2015)
- RhMSUS (Degree in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound)American College of Rheumatology (2015)
- Certification in Musculoskeletal UltrasoundUltrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (2014)
- Clinical FellowOregon Health & Science University (2014)
- Course in Advanced Clinical ImmunologyFederation of Clinical Immunology Societies (2013)
- ResidentNew York Medical College/ Metropolitan Hospital Center (2012)
- InternNew York Medical College/ Metropolitan Hospital Center (2010)
- MDSeth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital (2007)
- MBBSSeth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (2002)
Activities
- Overcoming Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: New Insights and Implications for Clinical PracticeNC ACP Meeting, Virtual lecture; NJ ACP Meeting, Virtual lecture 2021Overcoming Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: New Insights and Implications for Clinical Practice
- Managing Ankylosing Spondylitis in TeleHealth WorldMicro-learning activity 2021Managing Ankylosing Spondylitis in TeleHealth World
- Assessment of Ankylosing SpondylitisMicro-learning activity 2021Assessment of Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Impact of therapies on various manifestations of ankylosing spondylitisMicro-learning activity 2021Impact of therapies on various manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis
- Early Recognition of axial spondyloarthritis in Primary Care- Importance of Screening tools for referralsA virtual webinar for PCPs 2021Early Recognition of axial spondyloarthritis in Primary Care- Importance of Screening tools for referrals
- Overcoming Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: New Insights and Implications for Clinical PracticeVirtual lecture 2020Overcoming Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: New Insights and Implications for Clinical Practice
- Overcoming Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: New Insights and Implications for Clinical PracticeWebinar CME activity available online and as a podcast 2020Overcoming Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis: New Insights and Implications for Clinical Practice
- The Changing Landscape of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Current and Emerging Agents for Individualized TreatmentMiami, FL, United States 2020The Changing Landscape of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Current and Emerging Agents for Individualized Treatment
- Sex differences in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)Virtual CME activity 2020Sex differences in patients with axSpA
- Use of Facebook and MyChart to Identify Axial Spondyloarthritis among Patients with Chronic Back PainMadison, WI, United States 2020Use of Facebook and MyChart to Identify Axial Spondyloarthritis among Patients with Chronic Back Pain
- Use of Facebook and MyChart to Identify Axial Spondyloarthritis among Patients with Chronic Back PainACR annual meeting; CT ACP Annual Meeting 2020Use of Facebook and MyChart to Identify Axial Spondyloarthritis among Patients with Chronic Back Pain
- P4 Index Correlates with RAPID3 and Disease-Specific Indices in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA)Washington, DC, United States 2020; P4 Index Correlates with RAPID3 and Disease-Specific Indices in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA
- Ankylosing Spondylitis for the Family Clinician: Escalating Your Expertise on Diagnosis and Treatment OptionsPhiladelphia, PA, United States 2019Ankylosing Spondylitis for the Family Clinician: Escalating Your Expertise on Diagnosis and Treatment Options
- Fusing the Team to Optimize Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Collaborative Approach to Ensure Early Treatment and Optimum OutcomesYonkers, NY, United States; Meadville, PA, United States; Silver Spring, MD, United States 2019Fusing the Team to Optimize Outcomes in Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Collaborative Approach to Ensure Early Treatment and Optimum Outcomes
- Break out group on early diagnosis of spondyloarthritis; WorkshopBoston, MA, United States 2018Break out group on early diagnosis of spondyloarthritis; Workshop
- A Multinational Study Addressing Attitudes Towards Classification Criteria of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial SpondyloarthritisBuenos Aires, CABA, Argentina 2018A Multinational Study Addressing Attitudes Towards Classification Criteria of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis
- Overview of SpondyloarthritisBoston, MA, United States 2017Overview of Spondyloarthritis
- Approach to patients with inflammatory arthritisNew York, NY, United States 2017Approach to patients with inflammatory arthritis
- . Increased Body Mass Index May Not be a Risk Factor for the Development of Lupus NephritisSan Diego, CA, United States 2017. Increased Body Mass Index May Not be a Risk Factor for the Development of Lupus Nephritis
- Correlation between the Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data (RAPID3) and Inflammatory Markers in Patients with PMRSan Diego, CA, United States 2017Correlation between the Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data (RAPID3) and Inflammatory Markers in Patients with PMR
- Navigating the Market: My Experience in Securing The First Academic JobWashington, DC, United States 2016Navigating the Market: My Experience in Securing The First Academic Job
- Examination of a patient with Spondyloarthritis and MetrologyBoston, MA, United States 2016Examination of a patient with Spondyloarthritis and Metrology
- Role of FDG PET Scan in Management of Systemic VasculitisPortland, OR, United States 2015Role of FDG PET Scan in Management of Systemic Vasculitis
- . Inter-Reader Agreement of a Novel Method of Radiographic Scoring of Rheumatoid ArthritisSan Francisco, CA, United States 2015. Inter-Reader Agreement of a Novel Method of Radiographic Scoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Referral Strategies for the Early Diagnosis of Axial Spondyloarthritis- a Systematic ReviewSan Francisco, CA, United States 2015Referral Strategies for the Early Diagnosis of Axial Spondyloarthritis- a Systematic Review
- Male Gender and Higher Hemoglobin Predict Response to Methotrexate in Rheumatoid ArthritisSan Francisco, CA, United States 2015Male Gender and Higher Hemoglobin Predict Response to Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Periodontal Evaluation Is Associated with Increased Likelihood of Achieving Low Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis with MethotrexateSan Francisco, CA, United States 2015Periodontal Evaluation Is Associated with Increased Likelihood of Achieving Low Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis with Methotrexate
- Amyloid Beta Related AngiitisPortland, OR, United States; Seattle, WA, United States 2014Amyloid Beta Related Angiitis
- Comparison of Clinical and Imaging Characteristics of Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial SpondyloarthritisDestin, FL, United States 2014Comparison of Clinical and Imaging Characteristics of Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis
- RAPID3 Scores Correlate well with BASDAI in Ankylosing SpondylitisDestin, FL, United States 2014RAPID3 Scores Correlate well with BASDAI in Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Joint Injection WorkshopSunriver, OR, United States 2014Joint Injection Workshop
- Sacroiliac joint involvement in patients with Psoriatic Spondyloarthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis without Psoriasis: Are there differences?Toronto, ON, Canada 2014Sacroiliac joint involvement in patients with Psoriatic Spondyloarthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis without Psoriasis: Are there differences?
- Systematic Review Of Amyloid Beta-Related Angiitis: A Treatable Cause Of Vasculitis Affecting Central Nervous SystemSan Diego, CA, United States 2013Systematic Review Of Amyloid Beta-Related Angiitis: A Treatable Cause Of Vasculitis Affecting Central Nervous System
- Determinants Of Patient Satisfaction In An Academic Rheumatology PracticeSan Diego, CA, United States 2013Determinants Of Patient Satisfaction In An Academic Rheumatology Practice
- Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 Scores correlate well with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity index in the Assessment of Disease Activity and Monitoring Progression of Ankylosing SpondylitisSan Diego, CA, United States 2013Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 Scores correlate well with Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity index in the Assessment of Disease Activity and Monitoring Progression of Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Comparison of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Use for Ankylosing Spondylitis at University Rheumatology Clinics in Scotland and OregonSan Francisco, CA, United States 2013Comparison of Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Use for Ankylosing Spondylitis at University Rheumatology Clinics in Scotland and Oregon
- Comparative Study Of Patients With Peripheral Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis Without Psoriasis ArthritisSan Francisco, CA, United States 2013Comparative Study Of Patients With Peripheral Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis Without Psoriasis Arthritis
- Comparative Study Of Patients With Peripheral Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis Without PsoriasisToronto, ON, Canada 2013Comparative Study Of Patients With Peripheral Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis Without Psoriasis
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Bruckel Early Career Investigator Award in Spondyloarthritis | Spondylitis Association of America | 2019 |
| Distinguished Fellow Award | American College of Rheumatology | 2015 |
| Fellowship of American College of Physicians | American College of Physicians | 2015 |
| Marshall J. Schiff Memorial Fellow Research Award | American College of Rheumatology | 2013 |
| Winner and Gold Medalist, American College of Rheumatology Knowledge Bowl Competition | American College of Rheumatology | 2013 |
| Assistant Chief Medical Resident | Metropolitan Hospital Center | 2011 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society | Member | 2021 - Present |
| American College of Rheumatology | Author of Osteoarthritis section for the updated Advanced Rheumatology Course (ARC) | 2021 |
| Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network | Lead Investigator for SPARTAN Rereferral Recommendations Project Working Committee Member, Early Diagnosis and Improved Awareness of AxSpA Project | 2021 |
| Alliance for Gout Awareness, Alliance for Gout Awareness | Member | 2020 |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis Comorbidities, Abbvie | Advisor | 2020 |
| Quality and Safety Council, Section of Rheumatology | Co-Chair | 2020 - Present |
| American College of Rheumatology National meeting | Abstract Reviewer for Spondyloarthritis Clinical Research Section | 2020 - Present |
| European Journal of Rheumatology | Reviewer | 2020 - Present |
| Online Education Module for Axial Spondyloarthritis for PCP and Chiropractors, Spondylitis Association of America | Created an interactive online education module | 2020 - Present |
| American College of Rheumatology | Member of ACR Gout Guideline Committee | 2019 |
| Arthritis and Rheumatology | Reviewer | 2019 - Present |
| The Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development sponsored research grants in the field of Spondyloarthritis | Served as external reviewer for grant application | 2018 |
| RMD (Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disorders) Open | official journal of European League Against Rheumatism | 2018 - Present |
| European Radiology | Reviewer | 2018 - Present |
| Modern Rheumatology | Reviewer | 2018 - Present |
| Aria in PsA and AS, Janssen | Advisor | 2017 |
| American College of Physicians National Meeting | Reviewed 20 to 30 abstracts each year for the annual ACP meeting | 2017 - Present |
| Journal of Clinical Rheumatology | Reviewer | 2016 - Present |
| Journal of Rheumatology | I have been adhoc reviewer for Journal of Rheumatology mainly for articles on axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis | 2015 - Present |
| Seminars in arthritis and rheumatology | Reviewer | 2015 - Present |
| Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) | Member of working committee for formulating the recommendations for management of axial psoriatic arthritis | 2014 - Present |
| International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases | Reviewer | 2014 - Present |
| Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network | Member since 2013. Currently leading the efforts for creating referral recommendations for axial spondyloarthritis. | 2013 - Present |
| American College of Rheumatology | Member | 2012 - Present |
| American College of Physicians | Member and Fellow | 2009 - Present |
Departments & Organizations
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Rheumatology, Allergy, & Immunology
- Spondyloarthritis Program
- Yale Medicine