Dr. Kleiner is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology Division. He is a practicing adult rheumatologist as well as allergist/immunologist (adult and pediatric). He is interested in the care of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as lupus, primary Sjogren’s, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. He is also interested in care of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and hypereosinophilic disorders. He has a special interest in inflammatory eye disorders, and collaborates with the ophthalmologists at URMC's Flaum Eye Institute.

He currently sees patients in Rochester as well as in Canandaigua.

Dr. Kleiner also serves as the clinical director for rheumatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. His goals are to improve access to rheumatologic care in the greater Rochester area, while ensuring excellent quality of care through implementation of best practice guidelines and ongoing quality improvement projects. He is committed to medical education and training of medical students, residents and fellows.

Dr. Kleiner received his undergraduate education at Harvard College, where he graduated magna cum laude in chemistry. He subsequently attended medical school at the School of Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook. He did his residency training in internal medicine, followed by a combined fellowship in Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, all at the University of Rochester. He has had the honor and privilege of caring for patients in the greater Rochester, NY area since 2002.

Certified Specialties

Allergy & Immunology - American Board of Allergy & Immunology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Allergy & Immunology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2008

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2003 - 2005

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2002 - 2003

Education

MD | State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. 2002

Publications

Journal Articles

Hydroxychloroquine-induced myopathy.

Kwon JB, Kleiner A, Ishida K, Godown J, Ciafaloni E, Looney RJ

Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases.. 2010 January 16 (1):28-31. Epub 1900 01 01.

Is rituximab suitable for use as a first-line biologic therapy for RA?

Kleiner A, Looney RJ

Nature clinical practice. Rheumatology.. 2008 November 4 (11):574-5. Epub 09/09/2008.

Profound hypogammaglobulinemia 7 years after treatment for indolent lymphoma.

Walker AR, Kleiner A, Rich L, Conners C, Fisher RI, Anolik J, Friedberg JW

Cancer investigation.. 2008 May 26 (4):431-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome.

Mehta LR, Samuelsson MK, Kleiner AK, Goodman AD, Anolik JH, Looney RJ, Schwid SR

Multiple sclerosis : clinical and laboratory research.. 2008 April 14 (3):425-7. Epub 01/21/2008.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

Dr. Kleiner has an excellent bedside manner. He answered all of my questions with great explanations. Also took time to review scans that I had at an outside facility.

Aug 14, 2024

Excellent care - not rushed and genuine care and consideration shown

Aug 02, 2024

5.0

I have recommended him to others

Jun 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kleiner is outstanding. He listens, he provides clear instructions and recommendations, and he is kind. He is an excellent clinician, and I feel fortunate to have him providing my care.

May 11, 2024

5.0

He had a plan and shared it. Dr. K. Was very much in charge, unfamiliar territory for me. A new medical condition.

May 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kleiner is a great provider and has helped me get my diverse year-round allergies under control and stay that way.

May 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Kleiner was very patient, kind and thorough in his presentation to me. [...]

May 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kliener is the best, treats me like a human not just a number. I wish he was my primary, just caring and really knows is craft. When I come in he has reviewed my chart and always up to date on what going on with my health overall. He really LISTENS to me. I SO Appreciate him!

Apr 28, 2024

5.0

I was extremely happy with my visits to the office. Dr. Kleiner was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything to me so that I could understand and seemed to really care about my health and wellbeing. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Apr 26, 2024

5.0

Extremely thorough

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Good patient care.

Feb 16, 2024

Dr Kleiner is exceptional

Jan 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kleiner is an excellent doctor. I have recommend him to several people.

Nov 10, 2023

5.0

The doctor even called me at home to decisions x ray result medications. He also took his time with me to cover my medical needs.

Nov 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kleiner is the best rheumatologist.

Aug 31, 2023

5.0

I have had many appointments in this office and I have never come away unhappy.

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Very kind, attentive, knowledgeable, ordered X-ray based on consult. Waiting to hear from MD though am able to see results on MyChart

Mar 30, 2023

5.0

I know that I can contact Dr. Kleiner when I am sick and worried about my Lupus, and he will find a workable solution for me.

Mar 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Kleiner provides excellent explanations relative to my condition as well as genuinely listens to any concerns on my part and provides very thorough suggestions / options for my concerns!

Mar 10, 2023

Great

Jan 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider. Cared for all of my issues and not just the specialized ones.

Jan 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Kleiner does a great job at tailoring the medication to meet my unique needs.

Dec 16, 2022

Dr. Kleiner is an excellent listener.

Dec 02, 2022

5.0

My favorite doctor.

Nov 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Kleiner was very thorough, and made me feel at ease!

Oct 13, 2022

5.0

Awesome provider.

Oct 13, 2022

1.0

He was extremely rude. [...] Didn't listen to anything I had to say. Got offended when I asked questions. And hasn't listened to a word I've said for the past 4 years. [...]

Sep 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Anatole Kleiner is an asset to your health care system. He is knowledgeable, personable, an expert in his specialty, a good listener & much more. I was referred to Dr Kleiner by my internist for a complicated medical condition and was seen within 24-48 hours of that referral. I'm very pleased with his exceptional care & his pleasant office staff.

Jul 29, 2022