Siddharth Tambar, MD

Professional interests

1) Musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis of various joint/tendon/nerve conditions, and for guided injections.

2) Newer treatments for autoimmune diseases, including for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, lupus, and others.

3) Newer regenerative medicine treatments for chronic musculoskeletal problems, including the use of Platelet Rich Plasma for tendinitis and arthritis.

Board Certifications

Rheumatology 2008

Internal Medicine 2004

Education/Training                                                                                                                          

2008  Rheumatology Fellowship, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

2004  Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

2001  Doctorate of Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University at Syracuse

1997  BA Economics, Summa Cum Laude, State University of New York at Buffalo

Professional Affiliations

American College of Rheumatology

American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine

Illinois State Medical Society

Chicago Medical Society

Awards/Honors                                                                                                                             

2001  Alpha Omega Alpha, State University of New York at Syracuse

2000  Commendation Department of Internal Medicine, Upstate Medical University.

1998  Commendation from the Committee on Academic Promotion, Upstate Medical University.

1997  Summa Cum Laude, State University of New York at Buffalo

1997  Phi Beta Kappa, State University of New York at Buffalo.

1997  Dean’s Departmental Award, Economics Department, State University of New York at Buffalo.

1997  Golden Key Honor Society, State University of New York at Buffalo.

1995  Grace Capen Award, State University of New York at Buffalo.

1993-1997  State University of New York at Buffalo Honors Program