Dimitrios Pappas, M.D.
Current Appointments
- Assistant Professor In Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
- Co-Director, Rapid Arthritis Care and Evaluation (RACE) Center, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
Clinical Interests:
Dr Pappas evaluates adult patients with inflammatory arthritis. He has an expertise in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and concurrent Interstitial Lung Disease or Cardiac involvement. He has incorporated the musculoskeletal ultrasound technology for diagnostic and interventional purposes in patient care and research.
Research Interests:
Dr Pappas is the awardee of the prestigious MARRC Senior Fellowship award for his laboratory based research which was focused on the role of the enzyme PAD4 in the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid arthritis. His clinical - translational research project is investigating the specifics of interstitial lung disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Dr Pappas is also involved in registry based research and in comparative effectiveness studies for therapeutic agents used in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Educational Interests:
Dr Pappas precepts 2nd year Rheumatology Fellows in the Rapid Arthritis Care and Evaluation (RACE) Center. Training is focused in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic and interventional purposes for patients with arthritis.
Publications:
Education:
- Rheumatology: Johns Hopkins University (2006-2008)
- Masters in Public Health: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2007- present)
- Internal Medicine: Albany Medical College – Union University (2003-2006)
- M.D.: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1993-1999)
Societies:
- American College of Rheumatology (ACR)
- Americal College of Physicians ( ACP)
- Arthritis Foundation – Maryland Chapter
- Maryland Society for Rheumatic Diseases
- Hellenic Medical Society
