Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine

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: Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder