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Harjinder Chowdhary, MBBS, MD

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Assistant Clinical Professor, Rheumatology

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Clinician Educator- Rheumatologist with Special clinical interest in Myositis Polymyositis,Dermatomyositis and AntiSynthetase Syndrome -myositis antibodies causing lung inflammation

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Assistant Clinical Professor, Rheumatology

Biography

I am a clinical rheumatologist and educator. I did my medical school from top 2 medical schools in India then I did internal medicine practice for 13 years and I have been doing rheumatology in USA for last 20 years. I like to understand my patients, my background in Medicine helps me in doing detective work to solve complex rheumatological problems and rheumatology is my passion. Through the years, I have developed special interest in inflammatory Myopathy. I do a specialized clinic in Myositis at Yale and also focus on conditions can cause muscle and lung inflammation like Polymyositis, Antisynthetase syndrome and dermatomyositis. This field has become complex due to recent detection of certain antibodies called myositis antibodies which can cause complex manifestations and heterogeneity. I also work with other specialists in pulmonary, neurology, dermatology and we are trying to develop a comprehensive program for care of our patients.

I love to share my knowledge and teach. I have been very active in teaching fellows at Yale and other physicians. I was coach for Yale Knowledge Bowl team and we won Gold Medal at national American College of Rheumatology meetingin Nov 24.I like to spend time with my pomeranian dog named Nala and enjoy golf. My motto is Care with Compassion and I always try to do my best for my patients.

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Education & Training

FELLOWSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER (2006)
RESIDENCY
MORRISTOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UMDNJ (2004)
MD
Armed Forces Medical College, RESIDENCY MEDICINE (1995)
RESIDENCY
ARMED FORCES ,MEDICAL COLLEGE (1995)
MBBS
Armed Forces Medical College, MEDICAL SCHOOL (1987)

Research

Overview

I am a Physician partner with Pittsburg Rheumatology in MINT Study looking into role of antifibrotics in Anti Synthetase Syndrome.Also part of study group looking at CART T therapy in Myositis and autoimmune conditions


Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

A big-picture view of Harjinder Chowdhary's research output by year.
10Publications
15Citations

Publications

2017

2016

2013

2000

  • “Role of Doxyxcyline with Chloroquine in Malaria”
    March 2000 Rajesh Chauhan, V W Tilak, and HS Chowdhary Coauthor on a paper on “Role of Doxyxcyline with Chloroquine in Malaria” at the Joint National Conference of Indian Public Health Association and Indian Society of Malaria and Other Communicable Disease in Agra
    Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes

1999

  • June 1999 - Paper on “Clinical Profile of Liver Abscess’’ Harjinder Chowdhary accepted for Association of Physician of India Conf. At Calcutta, India for poster presentation
    June 1999 - Paper on “Clinical Profile of Liver Abscess’’ Harjinder Chowdhary accepted for Association of Physician of India Conf. At Calcutta, India for poster presentation
    Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes

1998

  • Oct 1998 - W Tilak, Rajesh Chauhan, Vivek Kapur, H.S. Chowdhary “Unique experience with Ultrasonography in Malaria: A Pilot Study” Joint Annual Conf. Of the Indian Society of Malaria and other Communicable Diseases and Indian Association of Epidemiologists at New Delhi
    Oct 1998 - W Tilak, Rajesh Chauhan, Vivek Kapur, H.S. Chowdhary “Unique experience with Ultrasonography in Malaria: A Pilot Study” Joint Annual Conf. Of the Indian Society of Malaria and other Communicable Diseases and Indian Association of Epidemiologists at New Delhi
    Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes

1994

  • Smoking and Ulcerative Colitis - Does Nicotine Help? Chowdhary HS1, Kalra SP1. Med J Armed Forces India. 1994 Jul; 50(3):203.
    Smoking and Ulcerative Colitis - Does Nicotine Help? Chowdhary HS1, Kalra SP1. Med J Armed Forces India. 1994 Jul; 50(3):203.
    Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes

1993

  • 1993- Presentation in Physicians of India Meeting – “Soap and Water phobia in Physicians providing intensive care” Abstract 315-Misc -7JAPI 1993 Volume 41, No 12.
    1993- Presentation in Physicians of India Meeting – “Soap and Water phobia in Physicians providing intensive care” Abstract 315-Misc -7JAPI 1993 Volume 41, No 12.
    Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
  • HSChowdhary, AC Anand M1JAFI, 49:4, October 1993 Medical Journal of Armed Forces India 267 1993-“Can Antibiotics Cure Peptic Ulcer Disease” -Journal Club
    -“Can Antibiotics Cure Peptic Ulcer Disease” -Journal Club HSChowdhary, AC Anand M1JAFI, 49:4, October 1993 Medical Journal of Armed Forces India 267 1993
    Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • activity

    CT RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION

    Advisory BoardsBoard of Directors
  • activity

    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY

    Professional OrganizationsMember
  • honor

    YALE KNOWLEDGE BOWL CHAMPIONS -GOLD MEDAL YALE TEAM COACH

    National AwardAMERICAL COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY
  • honor

    YALE KNOWLEDGE BOWL CHAMPIONS -GOLD MEDAL YALE TEAM COACH

    Other AwardAMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY
  • activity

    MYOSITIS COMPLEX CASES DISCUSSION

    Oral PresentationYALE RHEUMATOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS
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Teaching & Mentoring

I love to teach

Mentoring

  • Nathan Johnson, MD/PhD

    rheumatology fellow
    2023 - Present

  • Krishnasai Abhishek Madathanapalli, MBBS

    rheumatology fellow
    2023 - Present

  • Mario David Felix, MD

    rheumatology fellow
    2023 - Present

  • Willing and Available to Mentor

    • Clinicians
    • Faculty
    • Clinical Fellows
    • Residents
    • Students

Clinical Care

Overview

Harjinder Chowdhary, MD, is a rheumatologist who specializes in myositis, a condition characterized by muscle inflammation.

He also addresses related conditions such as polymyositis (which causes muscle weakness, particularly in the muscles closest to the body's core), dermatomyositis (like polymyositis but also involves a distinctive skin rash), and antisynthetase syndrome (which can lead to inflammation in the muscles and lungs).

Dr. Chowdhary believes that rheumatology is one of the most fascinating specialties due to its diagnostic challenges. “Rheumatology is my passion, and my background in medicine helps me in doing detective work to solve complex problems. I like to understand my patients, and I will always care for them with compassion,” he says.”

He enjoys teaching and has received multiple teaching awards. He was coach of Yale Rheumatology, which won a gold medal at the 2024 American College of Rheumatology meeting in Washington D.C., in which the top 18 rheumatology programs competed.

Dr. Chowdhary earned his medical degree from the Armed Forces Medical College in India. He completed his residency in medicine at both the Armed Forces Medical College and Morristown Memorial Hospital, followed by a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Connecticut Health Center.

Clinical Specialties

Rheumatology

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