Rheumatology

Moksha Vangala, MD completed her medical education at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Belgaum, India, followed by internship and residency training at New York Medical College at St. Mary’s and St. Clare’s in New Jersey. She then pursued fellowship training in Rheumatology at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where she also served as Chief Fellow. She has been in practice since 2020.

Dr. Vangala’s clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, scleroderma, myositis, and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). 

She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, Dr. Vangala values building long-term relationships with her patients and approaches care through shared decision-making, education, and evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exploring different cuisines.


Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu

Education & Training

LeadershipChief fellow during Rheumatology fellowship
MemberAmerican College of Physicians, American College of Rheumatology
Medical SchoolJawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, India
ResidencyNew York Medical College at St. Marys and St. Clare’s, New Jersey
FellowshipsAscension St. John Hospital Detroit, Michigan
InternshipsNew York Medical College at St. Marys and St. Clare’s, New Jersey
Board CertificationsInternal Medicine