Rupak Thapa, MD

“Living with an autoimmune rheumatologic disease is a challenge. My goal is to hear my patients out and partner with them to provide the best possible care. Disease management is likely to be the most successful when patients understand their options.”

Dr. Rupak Thapa is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. He treats arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis (a spinal condition), tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and other autoimmune conditions. He performs arthrocentesis (fluid removal) and treatment with interleukin 17 inhibitors.

He recognizes the symptoms of rheumatologic diseases can often be vague and confusing. He strives to provide optimal patient-centered care through a team approach.

Dr. Thapa is an assistant professor of rheumatology and immunology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. His research interests include developing more targeted, effective and safer treatments for complex autoimmune rheumatologic diseases.

Dr. Thapa received his medical degree at Nepal Medical College. He completed a residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center and a residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, both in internal medicine. He completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the Medical University of South Carolina.