Biographical summary
Vivek Nagaraja, M.B.B.S, M.D., is a board-certified rheumatologist with expertise in the care of people with Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Diseases (also called CTD-ILD). He is also the Chair for the Division of Rheumatology at Mayo Clinic Arizona.
Dr. Nagaraja attended medical school at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College in Bangalore, India. He did an extended internship training in United Kingdom. He obtained training in internal medicine and subspecialty training in geriatric medicine at University of Arizona (Tucson). He received further specialty training in rheumatology at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). He served as a faculty at University of Toledo (Assistant Professor) and University of Michigan (Associate Professor and Clinical Service Chief).
Dr. Nagaraja's clinical practice focuses on the multi-disciplinary care of patients with Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) and Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Diseases (also called CTD-ILD). His research interests include clinical research and therapeutic clinical trials in scleroderma and CTD-ILD, and patient reported outcomes measurement in chronic rheumatic diseases.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Arthrocentesis
- Nailfold videocapillaroscopy
Interests
- Scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
- Systemic rheumatic disease-related interstitial lung diseases (also called CTD-ILD)
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2014
Fellowship - RheumatologyUniversity of Michigan
- 2012
Fellowship - Geriatric MedicineUniversity of Arizona
- 2011
Residency - Internal MedicineUniversity Physicians Healthcare at Kino Campus, University of Arizona
- 2008
Internship - Acute Medicine, Accident and Emergency, Hospice MedicineMilton Keynes Hospital
- 2007
Internship - Orthopedics, Elderly Medicine, Cardiac SurgeryLeeds Teaching Hospital
- 2005
MB BSM. S. Ramaiah Medical College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2013
Geriatric MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2011
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Teacher of the Year Award (Rheumatology)Department of Medicine
- 2014
Making A Difference AwardUniversity of Michigan Health System
- 2014
William D. Robinson AwardDivision of Rheumatology, University of Michigan
- 2013
Making A Difference AwardUniversity of Michigan Health System
- 2011
Outstanding International Medical Graduate Resident Rising Star Award in MedicineArizona Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2010
Best Resident Award for Overall PerformanceUniversity Physicians Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium, University of Arizona
- 2009
State Winner (Team Member) Doctor's DilemmaArizona Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2009
Best Intern Award for Overall PerformanceUniversity Physicians Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium, University of Arizona
- 2009
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation ScholarshipArizona Center on Aging, University of Arizona
- 2004
Distinction in MedicineRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
MemberTherapeutics Strategy Subcommittee
- 2024 - present
ChairMCPFS Musculoskeletal/Rheumatic Diseases Task Force
- 2024 - present
SecretaryPhoenix Rheumatology Association
- 2024 - present
Co-ChairIIM-ILD Sub-group, Myositis Clinical Trials Consortium
- 2023 - 2024
MemberMCPFS Musculoskeletal/Rheumatic Diseases Task Force
- 2023 - present
DirectorScleroderma Program, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2023 - present
Co-DirectorAutoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2023 - present
Board MemberPhoenix Rheumatology Association
- 2022
ConsultantAdvisory Board, Boehringer Ingelheim
- 2022 - present
Board MemberHench Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2022
Grant ReviewerInvestigator Initiated Study Applications, Boehringer Ingelheim
- 2022 - present
Physician MemberDiversity Champions, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2022 - present
Physician MemberMultidisciplinary Oriented Group, Department of Research
- 2022 - present
Physician MemberResearch Operations Management, Department of Research
- 2022 - present
MemberSpecialty Council for Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic
- 2022
MemberScientific Committee, 7th Systemic Sclerosis World Congress, World Scleroderma Foundation
- 2022 - present
MemberMedical Advisory Board, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Scleroderma Foundation
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Telemedicine Association
- 2022 - present
MemberArizona United Rheumatology Alliance
- 2021 - 2023
Reviewer and Co-ChairAbstract Selection Committee, American College of Rheumatology
- 2019 - 2022
MemberClinical Innovations Committee, Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan
- 2019 - 2022
ChairPeer Review Committee, Division of Rheumatology, University of Michigan
- 2019 - 2022
MemberMedical Advisory Board, Michigan Chapter, Scleroderma Foundation
- 2019
MemberScientific Committee, 6th Systemic Sclerosis World Congress 2020, World Scleroderma Foundation
- 2018 - 2022
MemberClinical Competency Committee, Rheumatology Fellowship Program, University of Michigan
- 2018 - 2022
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Rheumatology Fellowship Program, University of Michigan
- 2017 - 2022
InterviewerRheumatology Fellowship Program, University of Michigan
- 2017 - 2022
InterviewerFellow Selection Panel, Rheumatology Fellowship Program, University of Michigan
- 2014 - 2017
MemberInstitutional Review Board, University of Toledo
- 2014 - 2016
InterviewerInternal Medicine Residency, University of Toledo
- 2014 - 2016
InterviewerResident Selection Panel, Internal Medicine Residency, University of Toledo
- 2013 - 2014
Member and Question WriterContinuing Assessment Review Evaluation (CARE) Module for Geriatric Rheumatology, American College of Rheumatology
- 2011 - present
FellowAmerican College of Rheumatology
Publications