Rheumatology

What is a Rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases that affect the joints, muscles and bones, as well as conditions where the body's immune system attacks itself (autoimmune diseases). These diseases can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and sometimes joint damage or deformities.

What we do

At EVMS Rheumatology, we diagnose musculoskeletal diseases and provide patients with tailored treatment plans using options including medications and other non-surgical methods, while continuously seeking better treatments and an understanding of the causes of these diseases.

Some common conditions we treat include:

• Osteoarthritis
• Gout
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Chronic back pain
• Tendinitis & bursitis
• Lupus