A Board-Certified Internal Medicine Doctor who also completed a two-year Rheumatology fellowship and passed both the Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Board Exams.  Education in both specialties continues for life with regular reading, attendance at conferences, and examinations. 

All types of arthritis, autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, osteoporosis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatologists are the best physicians to address the patient’s question of ‘Why do I hurt?’

Arthritis is a general term that denotes degradation of the cartilage cushion between two bones. There are many causes for this degeneration, and it is the job of the rheumatologist to figure this out!

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a systemic autoimmune disease whereby the body malfunctions and produces antibodies against self. These antibodies against self (autoantibodies) have the potential to attack all organs of the body and cause great harm. Affected body parts might include: joints, skin, heart, lungs, nerves, brain, and kidneys. A rheumatologist can diagnose this condition and effectively treat it.

Osteoporosis is the thinning of the bones that predisposes them to break.  There are many conditions that cause this thinning of the bones.  Osteoporosis can be diagnosed with a bone density test and many treatments are available.

Rheumatologists are the specialists best equipped to treat Gout.

There are dozens of types of arthritis, and Rheumatologists are best equipped to determine the exact diagnosis and the best treatment.

Positive Anti-Nuclear Antibody may be a false positive – or – may signify a serious underlying auto-immune condition. A rheumatologist is best equipped to interview and examine the patient to figure out the correct diagnosis.