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Amir B. Orandi, M.D.

  1. Pediatric Rheumatologist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Orandi's is dedicated to evaluating and treating children of all ages for autoimmune and autoinflammatory disorders.

  1. Autoinflammatory disease
  2. Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis
  3. Dermatomyositis
  4. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  5. Lupus
  6. Lupus nephritis
  7. Mixed connective tissue disease
  8. Morphea
  9. Scleroderma
  10. Uveitis
  11. Vasculitis
  1. Arthrocentesis
  2. Joint injection

Dr. Orandi has a clinical interest in patients with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM), especially those with the complication of calcinosis.

He is also active in the education of medical students, pediatric residents and rheumatology fellows.

  1. 2018
    Fellowship - Pediatric RheumatologyWashington University School of Medicine
  2. 2017
    Postdoctoral Scholar - Mentored Training Program in Clinical InvestigationWashington University School of Medicine
  3. 2015
    Resident - PediatricsSt. Louis Children’s Hospital
  4. 2012
    MDSaint Louis University School of Medicine
  5. 2008
    MS - Physiology and BiophysicsGeorgetown University
  6. 2006
    BS - Biological SciencesUniversity of California, Santa Barbara

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Pediatric RheumatologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  2. 2015
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Speaker of the Quarter AwardMayo Clinic Pediatric Residency Program
  2. 2021
    Recognized for Excellence in role of PITC medical director, nominated by Alan Janssen, Health Systems Engineer, ME&ICMayo Clinic Above and Beyond Recognition Program
  3. 2021
    Top Doctors in Minnesota, 2021 - Pediatric RheumatologyMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  4. 2017
    Unsung Hero Award, Department of PediatricsWashington University School of Medicine
  5. 2013
    James P. Keating, M.D. Outstanding Resident AwardSt. Louis Children's Hospital
  6. 2013
    High Five Nomination for Clinical CareSt. Louis Children's Hospital

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    MemberResident Education Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  2. 2019 - 2021
    Resident AdvisorPediatric Residency Program, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  3. 2019 - present
    MemberPediatric Residency Recruitment Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  4. 2019 - 2021
    Active MemberAskMayoExpert, Pediatrics, Knowledge Content Board
  5. 2018 - present
    MemberMusculoskeletal/Rheumatic Disease Task Force, Pharmaceutical Formulary Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Rheumatology
  7. 2018 - 2022
    Vice ChairInternational Myositis Assessments and Clinical Studies Group (IMACS) - Calcinosis Scientific Interest Group
  8. 2018 - present
    MemberInternational Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) Group
  9. 2018 - 2021
    LeaderChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) - Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Calcinosis Subcommittee
  10. 2017 - 2018
    Washington University School of Medicine - Pediatric Fellowship Core Education Curriculum
  11. 2017 - 2018
    Co-LeaderChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) - Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Calcinosis Subcommittee
  12. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
  13. 2015 - present
    MemberChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
  14. 2013 - 2015
    Recruitment Committee MemberSt. Louis Children's Hospital - Pediatric Residency Program
  15. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics

Publications

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