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Harjinder Chowdhary is a clinical rheumatologist and educator with significant experience in the field. He completed his medical education at Armed Forces Medical College and has practiced internal medicine for 13 years in India before moving to the USA, where he has specialized in rheumatology for 20 years. His focus areas include myositis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and anti-synthetase syndrome, particularly conditions that cause muscle and lung inflammation. As the Co-Director of the Yale Myositis Clinic, he collaborates with specialists in pulmonary, neurology, and dermatology to develop comprehensive care programs for patients. He is passionate about teaching and has coached the Yale Knowledge Bowl team to success at national levels. Active in the Connecticut Rheumatology Association and the American College of Rheumatology, he has served on advisory boards and been involved in public service initiatives.
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