Biography
Wilmer L. Sibbitt, Jr. MD, originally from Los Alamos, New Mexico, has worked in Rheumatology at UNMHSC since 1980 and is interested in epidemiology of rheumatic diseases in New Mexico, ultrasound, medical device development, and procedural rheumatology. Presently, Dr. Sibbitt is part-time (working retired), but remains the Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medical Director of the Clinical, Research, and Speciality Pharmacies, and Medical Director of the Outpatient Treatment Center. Dr. Sibbitt has 13 issued US Patents for various inventions, over 170 publications listed in PubMed, and numerous published abstracts and book chapters. He was the co-founder of 3 biomedical startup companies. Presently he continues epidemiologic and procedural outcome research, patient care, and works closely with fellows-in-training and early career faculty.
Personal Statement
UNM Health Sciences Center is truly a jewel of the Southwest and has contributed enormously to the health and education of the people of New Mexico and the USA.
Areas of Specialty
Rheumatology #1
Internal Medicine #2
Medical Devices #3
Systemic lupus erythematosus #4
Procedural Rheumatology #5
Certifications
Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Certificate number 84200 11/09/82 Valid Indefinitely 1982
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Certificate number 84200 9/16/81 Valid Indefinitely1981
National Board of Medical Examiners #190805 07/01/78 1978
Achievements & Awards
Best Doctor Award Albuquerque - Rheumatology 2019
Wilmer L. Sibbitt, Jr, MD, Recognized as one of 100 Notable People in the Medical Device Industry 2008, MD&DI Magazine2008
Khatali Award for Distinguished Alumnus - University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM2007
Dean’s Award of Distinction1998-1999
Arthritis Foundation Medical Service Award1995
"Miracle of Modern Medicine" Nominee-University Hospital1993,1994
Apple for the Teacher Award1992,1993
Presidential Lecturer1990
Khatali Award, Outstanding Clinical Teacher1987
ACR Senior Scholar Award1983
Outstanding Resident Univ. of Arizona School of Medicine 1980
Osgood Award, Outstanding Medical Student Investigator
American Federation for Clinical Research1977
Phi Beta Kappa1973
Phi Kappa Phi1973
Outstanding Freshman Scholar - Phi Kappa Phi Award
University of New Mexico1970
Gender
Male
Languages
- German
Research and Scholarship
Publications in 2020 out of over 200 publications:
Roldan LP, Roldan PC, Sibbitt WL Jr, Qualls CR, Ratliff MD, Roldan CA. Aortic adventitial thickness as a marker of aortic atherosclerosis, vascular stiffness, and vessel remodeling in systemic lupus erythematosus. Clin Rheumatol. 2020 Oct 6. doi: 10.1007/s10067-020-05431-7. Online ahead of print.PMID: 33025269
Emil NS, Cisneros, DR, Penmetsa S, Duchesne JH, Sibbitt WL Jr., Gibb JI, Noronha LE, Fangtham M, Fields RA, Bankhurst AD. Atypical Chronic Inflammatory ANCA-positive Deforming Arthritis following Cocaine-Levamisole Exposure. J Clin Rheumatol. 2020 Jan;26(1):24-32. doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000000910.PMID: 30273264
PMID:30273264
Redford AH, Trost JR, Sibbitt WL Jr. Clinical Image: Tick-Borne Disease and Anti-TNF Therapy. J Clin Rheumatol. 2020 Aug;26(5):e107. doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000000973.PMID: 30585997
Kiani AN, Fangtham M, Sibbitt W, Fields R, Emil NS (2020) Bechet or Not, that is the Question?. J Rheum Dis Treat 2020 6:078. doi.org/10.23937/2469-5726/1510078
Vondenberg JA, Trost JR, Redford AH, Farshami FJ, Muruganandam M, Sibbitt WLJr. Atypical Chronic Deforming Arthritis following Cocaine-Levamisole Exposure. J Clin Rheumatol. 2020 Jul 9. doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000001484. Online ahead of print.PMID: 32658048
Sibbitt, Wilmer L. Jr. Ultrasound guided injections. IN: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology Review. Minna J. Kohler, Editor. Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland, 2020. In press.