Rheumatology
Our board-certified rheumatologists are internal medicine specialists who have additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and related disabling disorders of the joints, muscles and bones. By working closely with you, they will create an individualized treatment program to ensure comfort and long-term well-being.
The rheumatology department has a range of clinical interests including connective tissue diseases, acute musculoskeletal injuries and sports medicine.
Specific conditions they treat include:
Rheumatoid arthritis - Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis / bone density testing
- Sprains / strains
- Bursitis, tendonitis
- Degenerative musculoskeletal disease
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Lupus
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Sjogren's syndrome
- Gout
- Inflamatory arthritis
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Auto-immune disease
- Inflammatory muscle disease
- Scleroderma
- Degenerative processes of aging
- Connective tissue disease
- Acute musculoskeletal injuries
Would you like to see one of our rheumatologists?
To make your appointment most productive, here are a few things the Patient Service Representative will ask about when you call:
- Do you have a primary care provider (PCP), here at The Polyclinic or elsewhere? If so, did they refer you to rheumatology?
- What kind of insurance do you have?
- Have you already received a diagnosis about your condition, and do you have those medical records? If so, what was your diagnosis?
- Have you had any imaging or lab tests done related to this condition? If so, can you bring them with you or have them sent to us prior to your appointment?
- Have you received any previous treatment or other interventions related to this issue?
- What can you tell me about your symptoms, how long you’ve been experiencing them, and if you’re taking any medications or are currently undergoing treatment? (A full patient history will be taken at your first visit, but this information will help us connect you with the best physician for your needs.)
Once you’ve collected this information, please call the specialist’s office to speak to a Patient Service Representative.
