Rheumatology Services

Rheumatologists are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues through comprehensive patient care including patient education, rehabilitation and drug therapy. Rheumatic disease can affect virtually any part of the body. They are usually associated with inflammation (swelling and redness), almost always accompanied by pain and have symptoms that can have a profound effect on the ability to perform daily activities.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Systemic sclerosis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sjogrens syndrome
  • Vasculitis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Polymyositis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Osteoporosis
  • Bursitis and tendinitis

Services offered include:

  • Education on rheumatologic diseases and treatments
  • Outpatient specialty care for chronic rheumatic diseases
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic intra-articular injections and aspirations
  • Digital X rays
  • DEXA bone density testing
  • Laboratory testing
  • MRI
  • Infusion services
  • Ultrasound diagnostics
  • Ultrasound guided injections

 

Updates from the Sounds of Good Health with Genesis Podcast:

  • "What You Need to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis" - Learn the symptoms, risk factors, complications and more about Rheumatoid Arthritis from Dr. Aasim Rehman, Board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. Listen Here.