Lenore Buckley, MD, MPH

Lenore Buckley, MD, is an adult and pediatric rheumatologist with a particular focus on treating lupus, inflammatory arthritis, and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. She is also dedicated to facilitating the transition of teenagers and young adults with rheumatic diseases to adult care, ensuring continuity and quality of care for her patients.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Buckley is a professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Her research interests include the effects of calcium and vitamin D supplements on bone density in patients treated with corticosteroids, as well as the safety and efficacy of disease-modifying drugs in rheumatoid arthritis. Her work has contributed valuable insights into the management of these conditions, enhancing the understanding of drug safety and the role of supplements in bone health.

Dr. Buckley earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester. She completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at North Carolina Memorial Hospital, followed by a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.