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Dr. Alexa B. Adams is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University. She serves as an Associate Attending Pediatrician at both NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Rheumatology with expertise in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic lupus in children, and vasculitis.
- Education:
- B.A., University of Virginia (1994)
- M.D., Medical University of South Carolina (1999)
Her research focuses on autoimmune and inflammatory disorders in children, emphasizing disease activity monitoring, therapeutic interventions, and patient quality of life. She has pioneered studies on TNF-α inhibitors, biologic therapies, and innovative assessment tools like PROMIS in juvenile arthritis.
Dr. Adams has been consistently recognized as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor and New York Magazine Top Doctor, and received the My Doc Rocks Award from the Arthritis Foundation in 2012.
- Scientific Awards:
- Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor (2014-2020)
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area (2015-2021)
- New York Magazine Top Doctors (2015-2017, 2020-2021)
- My Doc Rocks Award (2012)
- Distinguished House Staff Award (2002)
- Alpha Omega Alpha (1999)
She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology, with a commitment to advancing patient care through clinical research and education.
