Bio
Dr. Chaichian specializes in the diagnosis and management of all rheumatic diseases. As Director of the Stanford Lupus Clinic, he has a particular clinical, research, and teaching interest in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). He has a secondary interest in connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD). Under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Genovese, he is involved in clinical trials in SLE and lupus nephritis, including through the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN). He also works closely with Dr. Julia Simard on epidemiologic research in SLE, including better understanding pregnancy outcomes in this patient population. Lastly, with Dr. Maurice Druzin of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, he has co-developed a multidisciplinary conference that focuses on the diagnostic and treatment approach to pregnancy in women with underlying connective tissue diseases.
Clinical Focus
- Rheumatology
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Honors & Awards
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Department of Medicine Teaching Award recipient, Stanford University School of Medicine (2019)
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Award recipient, Abstract Discussion Group, ACR Rheumatology Research Workshop (2014)
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Distinction in Research, completion of Research Distinction Track, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (2008)
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Graduation with Honors and Highest Distinction, University of Iowa (2004)
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Student Leadership Award, University of Iowa, Multicultural Graduation Recognition Banquet (2004)
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Bill and John Fenton Scholarship, University of Iowa (2003-2004)
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Rhodes Dunlop Honors Program Scholarship, University of Iowa (2002-2004)
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Dewey Stuit Award for Sophomore Honors Student, University of Iowa (2002-2003)
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Rhodes Dunlap First-Year Honors Student Award, University of Iowa (2001-2002)
Professional Education
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology (2014)
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Fellowship, University of Chicago Medical Center, IL, Rheumatology (2014)
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Primary Care Chief Resident, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, WI (2012)
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2011)
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Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (2011) WI United States of America
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Internship: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (2009) WI United States of America
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Medical Education: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine (2008) IA