Rheumatology and systemic autoimmune conditions define his medical practice, supported by more than 30 years of clinical experience in both academic and private practice settings. His areas of expertise include fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and silicone-related diseases, along with broader competencies in internal medicine, allergy and immunology, and complex musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. His work reflects a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating and managing chronic and systemic conditions, informed by over 40 years of direct patient care.

His career is distinguished by sustained leadership across clinical, academic, and programmatic roles, including long-standing appointments as a clinical professor of medicine and rheumatology and as medical director of specialized programs focused on fibromyalgia rehabilitation and osteoporosis care. In parallel with his academic work, he has maintained a private rheumatology practice for over 40 years, providing continuous, hands-on clinical experience. His leadership has also included administrative and supervisory roles within rheumatology divisions and rehabilitation units, involving clinical oversight, program development, and patient care coordination.

Research has been a central component of his professional activity, with extensive experience as a principal investigator in numerous multicenter clinical trials addressing osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and pain-related conditions. His work has focused on therapeutic efficacy, safety, fracture prevention, and long-term patient outcomes, contributing to a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications and scientific literature. He has also served on editorial boards, national committees, and advisory panels, and has participated in national and international initiatives focused on osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, and rheumatologic conditions.

In a forensic context, he has prior experience as an expert witness, providing consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in matters involving rheumatologic and musculoskeletal conditions. He holds board certifications in internal medicine, rheumatology, and allergy and immunology, and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree along with a bachelor’s degree in biology. His professional affiliations include fellowship in leading medical organizations and active participation in scientific and clinical societies dedicated to rheumatology and osteoporosis.