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Arthur M. F. Yee, MD, PhD

Rheumatology
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About Dr. Yee

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Dr. Arthur Yee is a rheumatologist with over 30 years of experience helping patients with a broad spectrum of rheumatic conditions, notably sarcoidosis, uveitis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. As Director of the HSS Sarcoidosis Collaborative, he partners with a wide range of highly regarded specialists to offer multidisciplinary care for patients with sarcoidosis and promotes programs to enhance patient education. He serves as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board and Peer Case Review Committee of the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research and is a board member of HSS’s Lupus Asian Network (LANtern). He lectures extensively on the topic of sarcoidosis to both physician and patient groups.

Dr. Yee earned his medical and doctoral degrees from the New York University School of Medicine.  He completed his residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and a rheumatology fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), where he currently practices. He is on faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center and is an active clinician, educator and researcher who has a multitude of projects devoted to the advancement of care for patients with sarcoidosis.

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Departments

Specialized Centers

HSS Sarcoidosis Collaborative
Lupus Asian Network (LANtern®)

Special Expertise

Gout
Osteoporosis
Pseudogout
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Uveitis

Patient Stories

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Insurance

If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.

Credentials

Appointments

Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor - 20 Years ​​
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2004-2022
Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, 2018-2021
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2018-2022

 

State Licensure

Languages

English

For My Patients

Publications by Dr. Yee

Patient Education

Selected Journal Articles

Research

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.

Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Yee as of February 16, 2024.

  • Avadel Pharmaceuticals - Ownership Interest
  • Axzome Therapeutics - Ownership Interest 
  • Nuvectis Pharma - Ownership Interest 
  • ProQR Therapeutics - Ownership Interest
  • TG Therapeutics - Ownership Interest

HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.

Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.

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