Dr. Faller is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His areas of expertise include disease management, joint injections, and viscosupplementation.
Dr. Faller is among New York Magazine's "Best Doctors" 1999-2002,2007-2011,and 2016. He was named in the 5th to 18th editions as well as 2016, 2017 editions of Castle Connolly "Top Doctors: New York Metro Area." Dr. Faller has also been recognized as a "Super Doctor" in The New York Times Magazine.
Dr. Faller has done research on gout and Lyme disease.
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Faller can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Faller specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Faller can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center • Chicago, IL
Residency in Internal Medicine
• 1978 - 1980
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Fellowship in Rheumatology
• 1980 - 1982
New York Best Doctors
New York Magazine • 1999-2016
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area
Castle Connolly • 2002-2017
Super Doctor
New York Times Magazine • 2009-2014