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Lawrence Brent, MD, Rheumatology, Philadelphia, PA

Lawrence Brent MD

Lupus & Related, Myositis, Spondyloarthropathy


Professor of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, LKSOM, Temple University

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  • 3401 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140

  • Phone+1 215-707-4600

  • Fax+1 215-707-4034

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Summary

  • Dr. Lawrence Brent is a rheumatologist based in Philadelphia, PA, with subspecialties in lupus, spondyloarthritis, and connective tissue disease associated interstitial lung disease. He completed his medical education and training at institutions including the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Brent worked at Einstein Medical Center, and now Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. His research has been published in several journals, and he has received multiple recognitions, such as being named a "Top Doctor" in Rheumatology by Philadelphia Magazine and US News and World Report, and becoming a Master of the American College of Rheumatology.

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1984 - 1987
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Rheumatology, 1982 - 1983
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1982
  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1979
  • Pennsylvania State University
    Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S., with High Distinction, 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1980 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1984 - 1986
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006-2007, 2009-2014
  • Listed in Philadelphia Super Doctors 2012-2013
  • Named “Top Doctor” in Rheumatology US News and World Report, 2011-2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Satisfaction with Subcutaneous Golimumab and Its Auto-Injector Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Inadequate Response to Adalimumab or Etanercept  
    Raphael J Dehoratius, Lawrence H Brent, Jeffrey R Curtis, The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
  • The primary care physician’s guide to inflammatory arthritis: Treatment  
    Quilon A, Brent L, J Musculoskeletal Med, 1/1/2010
  • The primary care physician’s guide to inflammatory arthritis: Diagnosis  
    Quilon A, Brent L, J Musculoskeletal Med, 1/1/2010
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Symptomatic subcutaneous anti-tumor necrosis factor-treated rheumatoid arthritis patients respond to golimumab following an active switch.
    Huffstutter JE, Kafka S, Brent LH, Matucci-Cerinic M, Tang KL, Decktor DD, Chevrier M, Sprabery T, DeHoratius R, Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, EULAR, Paris, France, 6/1/2014
  • Symptomatic subcutaneous anti-tumor necrosis factor-treated rheumatoid arthritis patients respond to golimumab following an active switch.
    Huffstutter JE, Kafka S, Brent LH, Matucci-Cerinic M, Tang KL, Decktor DD, Chevrier M, Sprabery T, DeHoratius R, Ann Rheum Dis, 1/1/2014
  • Cocaine-induced vasculitis: A series of five cases.
    McCollum SL, Jacobs-Kosmin D, Brent L, Ann Rheum Dis, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis 
    Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, KY - 5/16/2014
  • ANCA-associated Vasculitis 
    Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - 3/26/2014
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis 
    MossRehab, Elkins Park, PA - 3/5/2014
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