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Office
7233 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804Phone+1 260-353-1444Fax+1 260-353-1447
Education & Training
- Berkshire Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
- Heinrich Heine University of DusseldorfClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
- IN State Medical License 2012 - 2025
- MI State Medical License 2013 - 2017
- OH State Medical License 2013 - 2016
- MA State Medical License 2009 - 2012
- IL State Medical License 2010 - 2011
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 68 citationsAdenosine A1 receptors (A1Rs) play a critical role in osteoclast formation and functionFiras M. Kara, Violeta Chitu, Jennifer Sloane, Matthew Axelrod, Bertil B. Fredholm
FASEB Journal. 2010-07-01 - 75 citationsAdenosine A2A Receptor Ligation Inhibits Osteoclast FormationAránzazu Mediero, Firas M. Kara, Tuere Wilder, Bruce N. Cronstein
The American Journal of Pathology. 2012-02-01 - 70 citationsAdenosine A(1) receptors regulate bone resorption in mice: adenosine A(1) receptor blockade or deletion increases bone density and prevents ovariectomy-induced bone lo...Firas M. Kara, Stephen B. Doty, Adele L. Boskey, Steven R. Goldring, Mone Zaidi
Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2010-02-01
Other Languages
- Arabic, German
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