ÀÇÎѵ¼º½ Me
As the Steere Abramson Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative research and comprehensive treatment strategies. In my role as the director of the NYU Langone’s Judith and Stewart Colton Center for Autoimmunity and the Psoriatic Arthritis Center, as well as the associate director of research and translational medicine for the Division of Rheumatology, I am committed to improving the lives of those affected by autoimmune conditions. My passion lies in understanding the intricate mechanisms of these diseases and translating that knowledge into effective therapies.
I specialize in the management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on the immune and environmental factors that influence disease progression. My research delves into the transition from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis, the microbiome’s role in these conditions, and the impact of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and immunotherapies. With over two decades of experience, my work has been published in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, The British Medical Journal (BMJ), Science Immunology, and Immunity, reflecting my commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.
Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in leading-edge research and collaborative initiatives. As a founding member of the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Collaborative Multicenter Advancement Network (PPACMAN) and director of NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Advanced Course in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis since 2015, I have fostered a comprehensive approach to understanding and treating PsA. My leadership roles on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Arthritis Advisory Committee and as chair of the National Psoriasis Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee further underscore my dedication to the field. Additionally, I am a standing member of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)–The Arthritis, Connective Tissue, and Skin Sciences (ACTS) study section.
My journey in medicine began in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I earned my medical degree. I completed my internal medicine residency, rheumatology fellowship, and postdoctoral training at NYU Langone, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. The collaborative environment allows me to work alongside experts from various specialties, ensuring that our patients receive coordinated and comprehensive care. My goal is to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that can transform the lives of those living with autoimmune diseases.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- arthritis
- psoriasis
- psoriatic arthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- spondyloarthropathy
Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:
Psoriasis , Psoriatic Arthritis , Rheumatoid ArthritisCredentials
Positions
- Steere Abramson Associate Professor of Medicine,
- Director, Judith & Stewart Colton Center for Autoimmunity
- Associate Director, Research and Translational Medicine
- Director, Microbiome Center for Rheumatology and Autoimmunity-MiCRA
- Director, Arthritis Clinic, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
- Director, Psoriatic Arthritis Center
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Rheumatology), 2010
Education and Training
- Fellowship, New York University, Rheumatology, 2009
- Residency, New York University, Internal Medicine, 2007
- MD from Universidad Maimonides, 2000
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Insurance Plans Accepted
This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
- AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna International
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Open Access EPO
- Aetna Open Access HMO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
- Aetna Student Plan
- Allied
- Chesterfield Resources Inc
- Christian Brothers Services
- CoreSource
- Nippon Life of America-Aetna
- Nippon Life-Aetna
- Starmark
- WellNet
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Amida Care
- Amida Care Medicaid
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem BCBS CT PPO
- Anthem BCBS CT Pathway PPO
- BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group
- BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group
- BCBS EPO
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS Federal Program
- BCBS Florida Blue Care HMO
- BCBS Florida Blue Medicare PPO
- BCBS Florida Blue Options PPO
- BCBS Florida Blue Select
- BCBS Florida MyBlue HMO
- BCBS Florida Simply Blue
- BCBS Florida Traditional PPC
- BCBS HMO
- BCBS Indemnity
- BCBS Local 32BJ Employees
- BCBS Mediblue Medicare HMO
- BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO
- BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO
- BCBS POS
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group
- New York Hotel Trades
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Centerlight Healthcare
- CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT
- CenterLight Healthcare PACE
- CenterLight Healthcare Select
- Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO
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Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centers Plan For Healthy Living Medicaid Advantage Plus HMO D-SNP
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Cigna
- Apwu Health Plan
- Cigna - Humana
- Cigna Great West PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna Managed Care/POS
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- Cigna NALC
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access PPO
- Cigna Oscar
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Premier Plus
- Great West HMO
- Kaiser Permanente
- MVP-Cigna Network
- Wellfleet-NYU Student
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Connecticare
- Connecticare Bridge
- Connecticare Commercial
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Elderplan
- Elderplan
- Elderplan FIDA
- Elderplan Medicare Advantage Plan
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Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Bronze Small Group
- Emblem Select Care EPO
- Emblem Select Care Gold Small Group
- Emblem Select Care HMO
- Emblem Select Care PPO
- Emblem Select Care Platinum Small Group
- Emblem Select Care Silver Small Group
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First Health
- First Health PPO
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GHI
- American Plan Administrators
- GHI CBP (City of New York Employees)
- GHI Emblem Health EPO
- GHI Emblem Health PPO
- GHI HMO
- GHI HMO Medicare
- GHI Medicare PPO
- GHI Medicare Supplement
- GHI Network Access - Benefit Services of PA
- GHI Network Access - Humana
- GHI Network Access - Total Plan Concepts
- IUOE Local 14-14B
- Wlny-TV Inc.
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HIP
- Emblem Essential Plan 1
- Emblem Essential Plan 2
- Emblem Essential Plan 3
- Emblem Essential Plan 4
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Bridge
- HIP Child Health Plus
- HIP EPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid Enhanced Care
- HIP Medicare Supplement
- HIP POS
- HIP PPO
- HIP Prime Basic Exchange
- HIP Prime Bronze
- HIP Prime Bronze Exchange
- HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange
- HIP Prime Gold
- HIP Prime Gold Exchange
- HIP Prime Platinum
- HIP Prime Platinum Exchange
- HIP Prime Silver
- HIP Prime Silver Exchange
- HIP VIP Medicare Bold
- HIP VIP Medicare Prime
- Vytra HMO
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
- Local 1199 PPO
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Magnacare
- Magnacare PPO
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Medicaid of New York
- NYS Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare Part A and B
- Medicare Part B
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MetroPlusHealth
- MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange
- MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus
- MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2
- MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4
- MetroPlusHealth Gold
- MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange
- MetroPlusHealth Goldcare
- MetroPlusHealth Medicaid Managed Care
- MetroPlusHealth Medicare
- MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange
- MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange
- MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange
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Multiplan
- AXA Assistance USA
- Administrative Concepts
- Beech Street PPO
- Diversified Administration Corporation
- Fiserv Health
- GEHA
- Global Excel
- Global Health
- Guardian Life Insurance Co Of America
- Health Net Of California
- Health Republic Of NJ
- Insurance Design Administrators
- Kaiser Foundation
- Kaiser Permanente
- Meritain Health
- Multiplan PPO
- Multiplan-Capital Dist Phys Health
- Mutual Of Omaha
- Nippon Life Ins Co
- PHCS
- Professional Benefit Admin
- Qualcare Inc
- Screen Actors Guild
- Teamsters Allied Benefits
- US Life Insurance Company
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NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
- NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan
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Oxford
- Oxford Health Plans Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans Liberty
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POMCO Insurance Company
- POMCO Insurance Company
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Qualcare Inc.
- Qualcare Direct
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Railroad Medicare
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
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River Spring Health Plan
- River Spring Medicare HMP SNP
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Sedgwick WTC
- World Trade Center - Sedgwick
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Tricare
- TriWest
- Tricare
- US Family Health Plan
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United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Complete
- AARP Medicare Complete Mosaic
- Bind Benefits inc
- Oxford Health Plans Medicare Advantage
- UMR
- UMR GEHA
- United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare All Savers
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Simon
- United Healthcare EPO
- United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Golden Rule Insurance
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare Healthscope
- United Healthcare Indemnity
- United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare NYU Care (NYULH Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Navigate
- United Healthcare Nexus
- United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
- United Healthcare POS
- United Healthcare PPO
- United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Student Resources
- United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
- United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice (NY Power Authority Employees)
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VA Community Care Network
- VA CCN Optum
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VNS Choice Advantage
- VNS Medicare Advantage
- VNS NY Choice Select Health
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WTC Health Program
- NY Fire Department - WTC
- WTC Health Program
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Wellcare
- WellCare Medicare
Jose U. Scher, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
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Research My Research
Interests
rheumatology, autoimmunity, Psoriatic, Psoriatic arthritis , Microbiome, Psoriasis
Research Summary
Director, Microbiome Center for Rheumatology and Autoimmunity - MiCRA
Director, Psoriatic Arthritis Center
Research Interests Timeline
Clinical Trials and Research Studies
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THE ROLE OF THE MICROBIOME IN MONOZYGOTIC TWINS WITH PSORIASIS AND PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS
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MICROBiome Involvement in Outcomes of Methotrexate Efficacy-RA
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Serologic Testing and Genomic Analysis of Autoimmune Immune-Mediated and Rheumatic Patients with COVID-19 (SAGA)
Publications
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Ciccia, Francesco; Gandolfo, Saviana; Caporali, Roberto; Scher, Jose U
Lancet rheumatology. 2025 Mar ; 7(3):e208-e211
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Haberman, Rebecca H; Ahmed, Tasneem; Um, Seungha; Zhou, Ying Yin; Catron, Sydney; Jano, Kathryn; Felipe, Adamary; Eichman, Stephanie; Rice, Alexandra L; Lydon, Eileen; Moussavi, Sarah; Neimann, Andrea L; Reddy, Soumya M; Adhikari, Samrachana; Scher, Jose U
Rheumatology (Oxford). 2025 Feb 01; 64(2):574-580
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Karmacharya, Paras; Crofford, Leslie J; Byrne, Daniel W; Stephens-Shields, Alisa; Husni, M Elaine; Scher, Jose U; Craig, Ethan; Fitzsimmons, Robert; Reddy, Soumya M; Magrey, Marina N; Walsh, Jessica A; Ogdie, Alexis
Annals of the rheumatic diseases. 2025 Feb ; 84(2):253-261