Mrs. Lesley Fein, MD, MPH
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1099 Bloomfield Ave Caldwell NJ, 07006About
Dr. Lesley Fein is a rheumatologist practicing in West Caldwell, NJ. She has dedicated her career in researching and treating the relationship between infectious diseases and auto-immune diseases. This has led to the diagnosis of underlying infections manifesting as auto-immune disease. The most common is Lyme disease, but she also looks at other infections and their relationship to Fibromylagia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (previously called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). She has published two books and has written the forward to another. She has been involved in conference presentations, educating medical students and has pubished medical articles. She also has a MPH from CVolumbia Univeristy where she studied Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
Education and Training
George Washington University MD 1981
Columbia University MPH 1979
Mt. Sinai Hospital NYC Internist 1984
NYU, NYC Rheumatology 1986
Witwatersrand University BSc with Honors 1976
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Mrs. Lesley Fein, MD, MPH's Expert Contributions
How to Treat Knee Gout?
Indocin is brutal on the stomach, especially at your age. It has the highest incidence of causing stomach ulcers. I would prefer a cortisone shot in the arm or the knee. One-shot will act as a powerful anti-inflammatory but not affect your immune system. Also, you should take Colchicine for acute gout attacks. READ MORE
Detox
You would need to contact a doctor who specializes in functional medicine. I do not. READ MORE
Sjogren's syndrome
Can these responses be submitted for CME credits? READ MORE
Edema: ankles feet and lower legs
I would suggest you find a lymphadema specialist. If it was only fluid, it would have responded to diuretics. Lymphadema would not. READ MORE
Sexual Contact get Lupus?
No. READ MORE
3.5cm Complicated Cyst On Right Kidney
Complex cysts need to be watched but surgery would only be indicated if it became suspicious over time. You are getting the correct approach. READ MORE
Aching calf muscles and numb cold toes?
Firstly stop smoking! Nicotine constricts blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the feet. Secondly, you will need a full evaluation from a vascular specialist and rheumatologist ASAP. READ MORE
Pain
As long as autoimmune diseases and infectious causes of arthritis have been ruled out, the best treatment is exercise. Go to PT first and then keep it up. Also, use UBQH 100mg in the morning, Boswellia 400mg 3-4 times a day, Flaxoil 3 times a day. I do not like calcium tablets because there was a study suggesting that the calcium can line your blood vessels and promote atherosclerosis. Either get calcium from food (1200-1500mg a day) or take a delayed release calcium. Also, I never do ONLY 25D levels. You must ask for a 1,25D level as well. READ MORE
Fibro nobody knows
I do not know enough about your condition to even guess what is going on. Fibromyalgia can be triggered by any chronic pain syndrome. READ MORE
Pain in left shoulder blade area?
Please see a Cardiologist. Heart pain can cause similar symptoms. If that is not the cause, then see an Orthopedist. READ MORE
Is it a nerve?
It definitely sounds like a nerve. Start with a Neurologist. READ MORE
Can massage help knee arthritis?
No. See a proper physical therapist and make sure you take natural anti-inflammatory herbs: Boswellia 400mg 3 times a day and Flaoil 3 times a day plus Omega 3 capsule daily. READ MORE
Swelling of legs?
Look into a condition called MCAS. First start with an allergist. READ MORE
Can hip replacement fix hip arthritis?
Absolutely! READ MORE
Can RA cause problems with swallowing?
If you are having trouble swallowing there are two things to consider: 1. The RA may have been triggered by Lyme disease which is associated with neurological problems such as difficulty swallowing. If you are living in an area where you would be exposed to Lyme, or have been in areas where you could have been bitten by a tick, it would be worthwhile to pursue that. People who carry the DR2 gene can develop RA after exposure to Lyme. 2. You may have a neurological component of your auto-immune disease. This needs to be evaluated by a Gastroenterologist with a swallowing study, and possible esophageal manometry because it can lead to choking and aspiration of food into the lungs. Good luck! READ MORE
Is constant burning pain connected to fibromyalgia
This sounds more like a spinal cord problem. Have you had an MRI of your brain and entire spinal cord? READ MORE
Severe foot pain
RA generally involves small joints, i.e. hands and feet. Without more information, for example, your test results, I cannot say more than that. Do you have a positive RF? Any other laboratory tests? READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Associate Professor Rutgers University 2017 - Present
Awards
- Academic Excellence 1981 American Women's Medical Association
Treatments
- Lyme Disease
Professional Memberships
- AOA
Treatments
- Holistic approach
Fellowships
- New York University
Teaching and speaking
- Various including medical students, TMJ Fellows, Internal medicine residents, Conference presentations
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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Lesley Fein, who serves patients in West Caldwell, New Jersey.
A highly trained rheumatologist, Dr. Fein has become one of leading doctors in the country for the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, bartonella, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and other infection related chronic illnesses. Since 1984, her mission has been to explore the relationship between infectious and auto-immune diseases.
With a broad educational background, she received a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors at the University of the Witwatersrand, and earned her Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Columbia University. She then went on to graduate with her medical degree from the George Washington University Medical School, and completed her residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Finally, she completed her fellowship in rheumatology at New York University.
As for her academic appointments, Dr. Fein has taught epidemiology to medical and public health students at Columbia University and Mt. Sinai Hospital. She currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Since 1993, the doctor has had more than 14 public speaking roles at major medical conferences. She has been a member of the National Lyme Caucus (drafted legislation to create a national committee for Lyme), the National Health Legislation Task Force, and an Advisor to the Lyme Disease Foundation.
In 2008, she was the Master of Ceremonies at a landmark conference bringing together practitioners treating Lyme Disease as well as those treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for the first time. She is both an experienced researcher, through grants from Hoechst labs as well as Pfizer pharmaceuticals, and a seasoned public speaker.
Back in South Africa, Dr. Fein was one of 4 students in the 1970’s to open a clinic (called The Muldersdrift Clinic) for farm laborers near Johannesburg. That area was identified as having the highest infant mortality rate in the Johannesburg area. They provided free vaccines, education about nutrition in their native tongue by nurses they picked up at the train station, diagnosis and treatment with a fully functioning pharmacy and contraceptives to females. They also worked with the local witch doctors to reach an alliance.
When she left South Africa in 1977, the clinic had 10,000 patients, and the area had the lowest infant mortality rate due to their work. That clinic was kept alive by the nurses and is now a huge part of the medical school in Johannesburg.
Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.
As a testament to her success, Dr. Fein has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2009, 2008), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009). She was also elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at George Washington University, and received an award for academic excellence by the American Medical Women’s Association when she graduated from cum laude. She was nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the NJ Senate to serve on the Medical Practitioner Review Panel.
On a more personal note, she attributes her success to her intense interest in her field, motivation, and research. In her free time, she enjoys working out, painting, music, and playing tennis. Her favorite places to vacation include South Africa, California, Europe, South America, and Jamaica.
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