Dr. Boris Ratiner, MD, CA | Rheumatologist

About Dr. Boris Ratiner

Dr. Ratiner finished Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he grew up. He then moved to San Francisco, where he finished Internal Medicine Residency followed by a Rheumatology Fellowship at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). In August of 1999, Dr. Ratiner took over a highly respected Rheumatology practice in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Dr. Ratiner is currently a Clinical Instructor of Rheumatology at UCLA and holds a teaching position at the Northridge Hospital Family Practice Residency Program and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Ratiner is also a frequent speaker at local hospitals to physicians and at community centers to patients on topics such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, lupus, and fibromyalgia. Dr. Ratiner has authored several book chapters on osteoarthritis and research papers on Hepatitis C arthritis. Dr. Ratiner is also fluent in Russian. Dr Ratiner also has an interest in PRP and Stem Cell therapy for arthritis, tendonitis, meniscal tears, rotator cuff tears and had done over 2000 of these procedures. The office also does a lot of Vitamin Infusions and NAD/Niagen for fatigue and mental clarity.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Arthritis

Inflammation of artery(s)

Pain in joint

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue

Osteoporosis

Gout

Arthritis

Inflammation of artery(s)

Pain in joint

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain and fatigue

Office location

Dr. Boris Ratiner, MD also offers online video visits for patients

Rheumatology Therapeutics Medical Center

18386 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356

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Education and background

Practice names

Rheumatology Therapeutics Medical Center

Board certifications

Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor of Medicine
University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus, Fellowship in Rheumatology

Professional memberships

American College of Rheumatology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1821001496

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What practice does Dr. Boris Ratiner work with?

Dr. Boris Ratiner works with Rheumatology Therapeutics Medical Center.

Where is Dr. Boris Ratiner's office located?

Dr. Boris Ratiner has 2 office locations in Tarzana, view full addresses on Dr. Ratiner's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Boris Ratiner have?

Dr. Boris Ratiner is certified by Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Boris Ratiner?

Dr. Boris Ratiner frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Arthritis, Back Pain, Hair Loss, and Prescription / Refill. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Boris Ratiner on their profile.