Dr. Ravi S. is a board-certified rheumatologist with advanced training from Yale University School of Medicine and extensive experience in managing complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. He brings a strong academic, clinical, and systems-based perspective to patient care, combining evidence-based medicine with practical expertise in telemedicine, utilization management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Ravi S. completed his fellowship in Investigative Rheumatology at Yale New Haven Hospital after internal medicine training at Maimonides Medical Center. He has served as an attending physician and clinical instructor in major academic hospitals and has maintained a successful private rheumatology practice in New York since 2018. His work is distinguished by a rigorous, detail-oriented approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic optimization. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Ravi S. is actively engaged in research, scholarly publishing, and medical education. He has authored peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and national presentations, and has been recognized with multiple competitive academic scholarships and teaching awards. His interests extend to anti-inflammatory and anti-aging strategies that support long-term health, functional capacity, and quality of life. Areas of Expertise • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases • Rheumatoid Arthritis and Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Connective Tissue Disorders • Vasculitis and Complex Multisystem Disease • Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease • Crystal Arthropathies and Gout • Biologic and Specialty Immunomodulatory Therapies • Insurance Utilization Review and Medical Necessity Appeals • Evidence-Based Treatment Optimization • Telemedicine and Remote Rheumatology Care • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Image-Guided Injections • Chronic Pain and Inflammatory Syndromes • Anti-Inflammatory and Longevity-Focused Therapies • Clinical Research and Academic Publishing • Multidisciplinary Care Coordination Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Ravi S. views collaboration as a structured, transparent, and intellectually rigorous partnership focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients with complex chronic disease. He believes that high-quality care emerges from open communication, shared clinical reasoning, and mutual respect among physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and allied health professionals. His collaborative approach emphasizes thoughtful case review, clear documentation, and evidence-based decision-making—particularly when navigating biologic therapies, insurance authorizations, and treatment escalation. Dr. Ravi S. is committed to supporting advanced practice providers through education, mentorship, and practical guidance, while fully respecting their clinical autonomy. He also values multidisciplinary teamwork, recognizing that rheumatologic conditions often intersect with dermatology, nephrology, pulmonology, and primary care. By fostering strong professional partnerships, Dr. Ravi S. aims to enhance clinical confidence, streamline care delivery, and ensure that patients receive coordinated, personalized, and sustainable treatment plans.

Board Certifications

Rheumatology ​/​ Internal Medicine

Additional Certifications

MSK Ultrasound