Siddharth Tambar, MD

Professional interests

  • Newer regenerative medicine treatments for chronic musculoskeletal problems, including the use of Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem cells for tendinitis and arthritis.
  • Newer treatments for autoimmune diseases, including for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis of various joint/tendon/nerve conditions, and for guided injections.

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

Awards/Honors

  • 2001 Alpha Omega Alpha, State University of New York at Syracuse
  • 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.
  • 1993-1997 State University of New York at Buffalo Honors Program

Certifications

  • Board Certified Rheumatology 2008
  • Board Certified Internal Medicine 2004
  • American Institute Ultrasound Medicine Certified in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 2012
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS) 2013

Professional Affiliations

  • Regenexx Network Physician
  • American College of Rheumatology- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education Planning Committee member
  • American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine
  • Internation Cellular Medicine Society
  • Illinois State Medical Society
  • Chicago Medical Society

Areas treated: Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder