Deana Lazaro

Dr. Deana Lazaro is a Clinical Professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, serving as Director of the Rheumatology Fellowship Program and Chief of the Rheumatology Section at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. Her email is deana.lazaro@downstate.edu.

• Education
  • BS: Seton Hall University (1982)
  • MD: New York University School of Medicine (1986)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Morristown Memorial Hospital)
  • Rheumatology Fellowship: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1992)

Research Interests: Dr. Lazaro focuses on medical education, the epidemiology of systemic lupus erythematosus, and veterans' health in relation to rheumatic diseases. Her work includes cardiovascular outcomes in autoimmune disorders, injection techniques in rheumatology, and training assessment tools like the Rheumatology Objective Structured Clinical Examination (ROSCE).

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2011–2014) highlight her emphasis on clinical training innovations, veterans' health, and musculoskeletal interventions. Studies on PTSD in veterans with rheumatoid arthritis and BMI's impact on RA outcomes demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches.