Notable Pediatric Rheumatologist and Academic Leader Advances Research and Patient Care in Rheumatic Diseases
(Isstories Editorial):- New York City, New York Jul 15, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Rebecca Trachtman, MD, MS, a distinguished pediatric rheumatologist, is making significant strides in the field of pediatric rheumatology at CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital, and Vanderbilt Clinic. With a focus on complex conditions such as juvenile arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, periodic fever syndromes, and musculoskeletal pain, Dr. Trachtman is dedicated to improving the lives of young patients facing these challenging diagnoses.
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As an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University, Dr. Trachtman combines her clinical expertise with academic leadership. She received her Medical Degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2012, followed by a pediatric residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Weill Cornell Medicine/Hospital for Special Surgery. During her fellowship, she also earned a Master of Science Degree, further enhancing her ability to contribute to the field.
Dr. Trachtman is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology and is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology, the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA), and the Society for Pediatric Research. Her commitment to research, particularly in autoinflammatory disease and health-related quality of life, positions her as a leader in advancing pediatric care.
In her role as the SJIA Workgroup Leader for CARRA, Dr. Trachtman plays a pivotal role in shaping research directions and improving treatment approaches for systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Additionally, her involvement with the external advisory board for the VERITY Research Community underscores her dedication to collaborative research efforts aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
Dr. Trachtman’s excellence has not gone unnoticed; she has been recognized in NY Magazine’s Super Doctors Rising Stars and has been awarded a Visiting Professorship through the Rheumatology Research Foundation. Her contributions to pediatric rheumatology continue to inspire her colleagues and improve the quality of care for children with rheumatic diseases.
Learn More about Dr. Rebecca Trachtman:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2662294-Rebecca-Trachtman-Pediatrician or through Columbia University, https://www.pediatrics.columbia.edu/profile/rebecca-trachtman-md#areas-of-expertise-conditions-treated
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