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Dr. Alexis D. Boneparth, MD is a physician provider in New York, NY specializing in physician, general pediatrics, pediatric rheumatology and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Alexis D. Boneparth, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:
As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.
After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.
In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:
Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:
People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.
Dr. Alexis D. Boneparth, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: pediatric rheumatology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2005)
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: pediatric rheumatology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alexis D. Boneparth, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Emblem/GHI, Emblem/Hip, MVP Health Care, WellCare, Multiplan, AETNA, UnitedHealthcare, Affinity Health Plan, Magnacare (National), Medicare, CIGNA, Local 1199, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan, ElderServe, Amida Care, GHI PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA EPO, Blue Shield HMO, Blue Shield EPO, Medicaid Managed Care, HealthSpring, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, Aetna POS, Vytra, HIP EPO, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Oxford HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna EPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare Managed Care, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, Healthfirst - Child/Family Health Plus, Healthfirst - Leaf (Exchange), AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, VNSNY CHOICE - Special Needs, MVP Health Care - Essential Plan, AETNA - NY Signature, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, MVP Health Care - HMO, Healthfirst - Medicare Managed Care, AETNA - Student Health, Amida Care - Special Needs, VNSNY CHOICE - SelectHealth, MVP Health Care - Child/Family Health Plus and ElderServe - Special Needs.
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Pediatric rheumatologic diseases can be complex, and figuring out the problem can be like solving a mystery. My interest in pediatric rheumatology began during my pediatric residency, when I was able to care for patients with arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatologic problems. Finding the right diagnosis, then helping patients find treatments that made them feel better was very gratifying! I now treat children of all ages, from infancy to young adulthood, with all types of rheumatologic problems, including arthritis, lupus, myositis, and vasculitis. I also have a specific interest in evaluating and treating patients with fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome—conditions that are sometimes referred to as amplified musculoskeletal pain syndromes (AMPS). I am the director of the Pediatric AMPS Program here at Columbia. For all of my patients, I work to provide an accurate diagnosis and support as they navigate the treatment process with their families. My goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered, and family-centered care. My research interests are focused on juvenile fibromyalgia. I also participate in clinical research projects related to pediatric lupus nephritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and juvenile arthritis. I am very involved in teaching rheumatology to the next generation of pediatric doctors, and I am honored to work with medical students and pediatricians-in-training to help educate them on the evaluation and treatment of patients with rheumatologic disorders.
