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  • Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
  • 29 years of experience
  • WPHPA of Larchmont 2345 Boston Post Rd, Larchmont, NY 10538

Brief Intro

Dr Petros Efthimiou, MD, is the Associate Chief of Rheumatology at New York Methodist Hospitaland an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Rheumatology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. A graduate of the University of Ioannina Medical School in Ioannina, Greece, Dr Efthimiou completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Brown University's Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and his Rheumatology Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian/Cornell Campus. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Efthimiou has expertise in the treatment of autoimmune disorders including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, myositis, SLE-lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, Vasculitis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Scleroderma, Osteoporosis, Autoinflammatory Syndromes and Adult onset Still's Disease. Dr. Efthimiou has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and was a Clinical Investigator in several trials. He has served as an ad hoc reviewer; editorial board member and Lead Guest Editor in several peer-reviewed journals and is a frequently invited speaker in medical conferences. A 2012-15 \\"Castle Connolly\\" and \\"US News & World Report\\" Top Doctor in Rheumatology, he was the recipient of the \\"Patients' Choice Award\\". In 2015&2016 he was named \\"Super Doctor\\" by New York Times Magazine, included in the prestigious lists \\"America's Top Doctors\\" by Castle Connolly Medical and named \\"Top Doctor\\" at the June, 2015 edition of \\"New York Magazine\\".

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Brown University

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Ioannina Medical School - 1996

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • WPHPA of Larchmont
  • 2345 Boston Post Rd, Larchmont, NY 10538
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Montefiore HMO
  • AARP
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • GEHA
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EmblemHealth
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
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  • Cancer 43
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
  • Orthopedics 75
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
  • Children's Hospital 22
  • Urology 87
  • Psychiatry 103
  • Geriatrics 82
  • Rehabilitation 38
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 17
  • Ophthalmology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 11
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 3
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60