
Clement E. Tagoe, MD, PhD
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About
Dr. Clement Tagoe obtained his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School, Ghana, and a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Leeds, UK. His basic science research interests included the study of the role of annexins in cell function and rheumatic diseases, and subsequently the mechanisms of disease in transthyretin amyloidosis using several animal models of transthyretin amyloidosis. His clinical work in the area of transthyretin amyloidosis has greatly illuminated our understanding of the form of amyloidosis associated with the Transthyretin V122I (pV142I) mutation, which is found in about 3 to 4% of African Americans. His current work focuses on the role of autoimmune diseases in fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain, and in particular the association of these syndromes with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). His work also explores the other musculoskeletal and rheumatic manifestations of autoimmune thyroid disease, including the association with peripheral osteoarthritis and spinal osteoarthritis. These autoimmune syndromes can occur in the absence of thyroid dysfunction and are of particular interest to physicians and patients because AITD is by far the commonest autoimmune disease.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical Education
- University of Ghana
- Residency
- The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
- Fellowship
- Hospital for Joint Diseases
Expertise
Specialties
- Rheumatology
Accepted Insurance
- 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
- Aetna
- Affinity by Molina Healthcare
- Amidacare
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS Healthplus
- ArchCare
- CDPHP
Locations
- Primary LocationMedical Arts Pavilion Rheumatology3400 Bainbridge Avenue2nd FloorBronx, New York 10467-2404
- Montefiore Department of RHEUMATOLOGY1250 Waters Place- Tower II12th FloorBronx, New York 10461
- Montefiore Family Care Center Rheumatology3444 Kossuth AvenueBronx, New York 10467-2410
- MMC Outreach571 Academy StreetNew York, New York 10034
- MMC Outreach581 Academy StreetNew York, New York 10034
- Bronx East Practice Rheumatology2300 Westchester AvenueBronx, New York 10462-5072
- Wakefield Ambulatory Care Center4234 Bronx BoulevardBronx, New York 10466-2668
- Montefiore Medical Group, Wakefield Ambulatory Care Center4234 Bronx BoulevardBronx, New York 10466-2668
- Hutch Tower 1 Rheumatology1250 Waters PlaceBronx, New York 10461-2720