Rheumatology

If you have chronic joint pain, swelling or autoimmune issues, rheumatologists provide care and support. Nuvance Health^® specialists help improve your quality of life.

What is rheumatology?

Rheumatology is a medical specialty that diagnoses and treats arthritis and other immune system conditions that require specialized care.

We treat each person with personalized attention. We know that autoimmune conditions and arthritis can be confusing and cause lifestyle changes. Our team cares for rheumatic and arthritic conditions, including:

• Bursitis, soft tissue disorders and tendonitis
• Fibromyalgia assessment
• Gout and pseudo gout
• Inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis and psoriatic arthritis
• Lupus
• Mixed connective tissue diseases
• Osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis
• Osteoporosis and osteopenia
• Scleroderma
• Sjogren’s syndrome
• Spondyloarthropathy
• Vasculitis

Rheumatology treatments

Your doctor works with you to find medical treatments that offer relief. Therapies may include:

• Injections to joints and soft tissues
• Intravenous treatments in our infusion center
• Medications including steroids

Multidisciplinary rheumatology care

Your rheumatologist may refer you to other specialists to coordinate your care or rehabilitation. These teams may include:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Pain management
• Orthopedics