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Rupak Thapa, MD, Rheumatology, Winston Salem, NC

RupakThapaMD

Rheumatology • Winston Salem, NC

Lupus & Related, Myositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related

Assistant professor

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  • Office

    Wake Forest University
    Medical center blvd
    Winston Salem, NC 27157
    Phone+1 336-716-4209

Summary

  • Dr. Rupak Thapa is a rheumatologist in Winston Salem, NC. He completed his Rheumatology training from Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)and has been in rheumatology practice for 8 years. He is experienced in systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, vasculitides, osteoarthritis, sarcoidosis and inflammatory myopathies. He also conducts research and clinical trials on Lupus medications.

Education & Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Rheumatology, 2017
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Mercy Catholic Medical Center
    Mercy Catholic Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2010
  • Nepal Medical College
    Nepal Medical CollegeClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2021
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2015 - 2018
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Clinical Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University of Medicine, 2022-2023
  • Top Doctor Business North Carolina Magazine, 2021-2022

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Osteoarthritis: Experimental Drug May Help Reduce Inflammation and Symtpoms, Early Study Finds
    Osteoarthritis: Experimental Drug May Help Reduce Inflammation and Symtpoms, Early Study FindsMarch 22nd, 2023
  • Dual-Energy CT May Help Detect Gout Patients at Risk for Heart Disease
    Dual-Energy CT May Help Detect Gout Patients at Risk for Heart DiseaseSeptember 25th, 2019

Professional Memberships

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