Lori Siegel, MD

Biography

Dr. Lori Siegel is a board-certified rheumatologist who provides treatment for all autoimmune conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and scleroderma. She provides advanced treatments, including ultrasound-guided injections, and also is able to refer patients to clinical trials of promising new medications being conducted by her IBJI rheumatology colleagues.

Fascinated by science and the workings of the human body, Dr. Siegel wanted to be a physician from the time she was six years old. She chose to specialize in rheumatology because it is a field of medicine in which doctors and patients work together as a team.

Approachable and easy to confide in, Dr. Siegel stresses building a partnership with her patients, many of whom have conditions that are difficult to diagnosis. She listens to them carefully to understand the entirety of their condition and its effects. Through this approach, even if curative treatments aren’t available, she can identify the best coping strategies for each patient.

Prior to joining IBJI, Dr. Siegel spent 15 years as a member of the faculty at the Chicago Medical School, where she was chief of rheumatology and assistant dean of education.

Additional Areas of Expertise

• Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
• Arthritis Pain Treatment
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Lupus
• Pain Management
• Osteoporosis
• Bone Density and Dexa Scan

Philosophy of Care

There’s been a revolution in rheumatology. We can see people early and have a greater impact in preventing disease damage.

Affiliations and Associations

• North Chicago Rheumatism Society Fellow Member
• American College of Physicians Fellow Member
• American College of Rheumatology
• Illinois Consortium for Physical Diagnosis Chicago Rheumatism: Treasurer 2008-2011 Vice President 2011-present

Education

Awards

• Professor of the Year, Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine: 2005
• Alpha-Omega-Alpha, AOA Honor Medical Society, Delta Chapter of Illinois: 2000
• Golden Apple Teaching Award, Chicago Medical School: 1994, 1995, 2001

Appointments

• Professor of Medicine/Rheumatology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/ The Chicago Medical School: Septmeber 2005-present
• Chief, Division of Medicine/Rheumatology, with tenure, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School: July 2002-September 2005
• Assistant Dean, Office of Educational Affairs, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School: July 2003-July 2005
• Director, Education and Evaluation Center, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School: July 2003-August 2005
• Board member, Arthristis Foundation: 2009-present
• Vice President, Chicago Rheumatism Society: 2008-present

Curriculum Vitae