Dr. Afinogenova is a member of Optum Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology departments. Although Rheumatology and Allergy/Immunology are often separate specialties, Dr. Afinogenova chose to complete a unique four-year combined fellowship as the two fields complement each other perfectly. The immune system may be deranged in both rheumatic and allergic conditions. Understanding of both specialties allows Dr. Afinogenova to deliver the most comprehensive and innovative care to her patients. Dr. Afinogenova enjoys treating both adult and pediatric patients within allergy and immunology and adult patients within rheumatology. On the rheumatology side, she treats patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, autoimmune diseases such as lupus and scleroderma, myositis, and vasculitis, among others. On the allergy and immunology side, she has a particular expertise in hay fever, allergy immunotherapy, food allergies, drug allergies, sinusitis, allergic skin conditions, asthma, and immune deficiencies, among others. Prior to joining Optum, Dr. Afinogenova was heavily involved with research at Yale. Her areas of expertise include food allergy, axial spondyloarthritis, immune related adverse events from checkpoint inhibitor therapy and vaccine immunology related to Covid vaccines. She authored a number of manuscripts and has been a recipient of prestigious awards and honors, including Spondylarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN) Pilot Project Grant. She was also an editor for the rheumatology section of theMednet, a national physician platform for expert answers to real world clinical situations. She enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and aspires to treat each and every single one of her patients as family. She is a strong believer in shared decision making and takes the time to understand her patient’s concerns, create a shared treatment plan, and answer all questions that come up along the way. In her free time, Dr. Afinogenova enjoys hiking, skiing, playing tennis, traveling and spending time with family.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Doctor of Medicine

Yale University, Master's in Health Science

Yale University (Residency)

Yale University, Fellowship in Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Bachelor's)

Practice

Optum Medical Care of NJ

Affiliation

Hackensack University Medical Center

Saint Peter's University Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)

American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Professional memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics

APMA Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Awards and publications

J. T. Tai Scholar

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award Recipient

Dean’s List at Stevens Institute of Technology

Dean’s List at New York College of Podiatric Medicine

She authored a number of manuscripts and has been a recipient of prestigious awards and honors, including Spondylarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN) Pilot Project Grant

Background

Languages spoken

English

Russian

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1932588498

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