Rheumatologists diagnose and treat connective tissue and autoimmune diseases
that affect joints. This includes:
Lupus
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Sjogren’s disease
Spondyloarthropathies
Vasculitis and related diseases
Many common joints diseases can also be treated by primary care providers.
Patients may be referred to rheumatologist if the disease is difficult
to diagnose or concern remains for underlying inflammatory conditions.
These include:
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia
Becoming a patient
Physician referral is required.
Bring to every appointment
Insurance card
Photo ID
Up-to-date list of medicines you are taking, including prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements and cold remedies.
List of allergies
Prescription refills
Please call your pharmacy to request a refill, and they can request a refill
from our clinic. Allow 48 to 72 hours for prescriptions to be refilled.
Controlled substances, including narcotics, will not be refilled early.
Payments
Expect to pay your insurance copayment the day of your visit.
