rheumatologists
Arthritis treatment experts
Rheumatologists are physicians who specialize in rheumatology—the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
They treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and osteoporosis.
The rheumatologist adjusted her medication after the flare-up.
Chronic autoimmune disorder
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- jointsSkeletal connection points
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
treatment · fibromyalgia · gout · vasculitis · scleroderma · biologic · methotrexate · flare
Expert in one field
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- internistDoctor of internal organs
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
ACR · referral · consultation · clinic · practice · residency · subspecialty · hospital
Medical fluid analysis
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
biopsy · imaging · markers · HLA-B27 · anti-CCP · examination · swelling · stiffness
Persisting over time
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- disabilityImpairment affecting life activities
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
monitoring · self-management · lifestyle · exercise · coping · advocacy · multidisciplinary · holistic
lupus
Chronic autoimmune disorder
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- jointsSkeletal connection points
- inflammationProtective tissue response
diagnosis · treatment · fibromyalgia · gout · vasculitis · scleroderma · biologic · methotrexate · flare · remission
specialist
Expert in one field
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- internistDoctor of internal organs
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
board-certified · ACR · referral · consultation · clinic · practice · residency · subspecialty · hospital · academic
bloodwork
Medical fluid analysis
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
antibodies · biopsy · imaging · markers · HLA-B27 · anti-CCP · examination · swelling · stiffness · urinalysis
chronic
Persisting over time
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- disabilityImpairment affecting life activities
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
follow-up · monitoring · self-management · lifestyle · exercise · coping · advocacy · multidisciplinary · holistic · counseling
rheumatologistsorthopedic surgeons
Doctors who operate on skeletons
surgeons · orthopedists · neurosurgeons · psychiatrists · general practitioners
rheumatologistscardiologists
Doctors of the heart
neurologists · pulmonologists · dermatologists · gastroenterologists · ophthalmologists
rheumatologistsorthopedic surgeons
Doctors who operate on skeletons
chiropractors · physical therapists · faith healers · homeopaths