Dr. Terri Finckel

Dr. Terri H. Finkel
Medical Researcher
1952 -
INDUCTED 1996

Dr. Terri Finkel is recognized internationally for her immunology research and the inspiration she provides women entering medical careers.

After medical school, she trained in pediatric rheumatology at National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine. Her T-cell research has enhanced knowledge about auto-immunity, AIDS, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and various cancers. While at National Jewish, Finkel directed two research labs and managed the care of 400 pediatric patients. Currently, Finkel is the first pediatric rheumatologist, Pediatrics Chair and Chief Research Officer at Orlando’s Nemours Children’s Hospital.

“I was born to be a doctor and was going to medical school while practically still in the womb.”-- Dr. Terry Finkel