Amarie Negron
Physician Rheumatologist and Longevity Director
Professional Information
Biography
Board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with experience in clinical rheumatology, clinical research, and physician education. Served as a preceptor and attending physician for a rheumatology fellowship program and as a sub-investigator in studies involving rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and psoriatic arthritis. Currently pursuing certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Specialization
Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine
Education
Institute for Functional Medicine | July 2025–Present Certification expected November 2026
Rheumatology Fellowship University of Massachusetts Medical Center — Worcester, MA | July 2010–June 2012
Internal Medicine Residency University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus — San Juan, Puerto Rico | July 2006–June 2009
Doctor of Medicine University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus — San Juan, Puerto Rico | August 2002–May 2006
Bachelor of Science in Biology American University — Washington, DC | August 1998–May 2002
Research & Publications
Harold LR, Mazor KM, Negron AM, Ogarek J, Firneno C, Yood RA. “Primary care providers’ knowledge, beliefs, and treatment practices for gout: results of a physician questionnaire.” Rheumatology. 2013;52:1633–29. Negrón AM, Molina MJ, Mayor AM, Rodríguez VE, Vilá LM. “Factors associated to metabolic syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus patients from Puerto Rico.” Lupus. 2008;17:348–354. Molina MJ, Negrón AM, Mayor AM, Rodríguez VE, Vilá LM. “Overweight and obesity in Puerto Rican patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: Association with clinical and immunological features.” Manuscript in preparation.