Rheumatology Clinic

Rheumatic diseases can affect individuals of any gender and age group, with their roots in the immune system and inflammation. These persistent conditions have the potential to result in disability. The spectrum of rheumatic diseases is extensive, comprising over 100 conditions that involve degenerative or inflammatory issues affecting tendons, muscles, and bones. Examples include arthritis, gout, pseudogout, and trigger finger. Furthermore, rheumatic diseases encompass chronic and complex illnesses, immune system-related disorders, and conditions with unknown causes, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), psoriatic arthritis, and scleroderma. Various factors, including genetics and conditions triggered by infectious enteritis or colitis, can contribute to the development of rheumatic diseases, leading to joint inflammations.

The Rheumatology Clinic at MedPark Hospital is fully equipped to offer diagnostic and therapeutic services for individuals with rheumatic diseases. Our team includes highly experienced rheumatic specialists, some certified by the American Board, and a multidisciplinary group of medical professionals working collaboratively to ensure prompt diagnosis and holistic treatment. By closely coordinating with other centers or clinics, such as the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, and leveraging advanced medical tools and technologies, our clinic ensures swift and accurate diagnosis and treatment. This proactive approach aims to prevent diseases from progressing to a stage where patients face a diminished quality of life.

Furthermore, at the MedPark Rheumatology Clinic, our commitment extends to continuous education, knowledge dissemination, and research aimed at advancing comprehensive, holistic patient care. This initiative is designed to enhance the expertise and knowledge of our staff, foster an environment conducive to staff efficiency, and ultimately realize our singular objective of delivering the highest quality care to patients with joint and rheumatic diseases.

Why the Rheumatology Clinic at MedPark Hospital?

• Rheumatology specialists with certification from the American Board and boasting over ten years of experience spearheaded the Clinic management of rheumatic diseases.
• Our dedicated team of nurses, with an extensive background of over 20 years of experience tending to patients with rheumatic disorders, stands ready to deliver care with compassion and exceptional expertise.
• Outfitted with cutting-edge medical instruments and technologies, including diagnostic radiology procedures capable of detecting uric crystals in the joints of patients with gout.
• We prioritize holistic care by collaborating with specialists from various medical fields, ensuring patients receive the most suitable and comprehensive treatment.

Diseases and Conditions

• Seronegative spondyloarthropathies
  
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Reactive arthritis
  • IBD-associated arthritis.
• Vasculitis and related disorders
  
  • IgG4-related disease
  • Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis
  • Giant cell arteritis
  • Aortitis
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Relapsing polychondritis (RP)
  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF)
  • Takayasu's arteritis
  • Behcet's disease
  • Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV)
  • Vasculitis
  • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)
  • Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA)
  • Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) 
  • Polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR)
• Systemic connective tissue disease
  
  • Connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease
  • Sjogren's syndrome
  • Polymyositis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Mixed connective tissue disease
  • Eosinophilic fasciitis
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Raynaud's disease
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • Inclusion body myositis (IBM)
• Crystal-induced arthropathy
  
  • Gout
  • Pseudogout
• Other conditions
  
  • Antiphospholipid syndrome
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Osteoarthritis

Test and procedures

• Dual Energy CT scan for diagnosing uric crystals in joints.
• Cortisone shots
• Visco supplementation
• Ultrasound-guided cortisone injection
• Bone density test
• Bone scan
• Ultrasound
• Nailfold capillaroscopy
• Comprehensive blood tests are performed by specialists.
• Synovial (joint) fluid aspiration
• Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases
• Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT scan)

Specialty

• Pediatric rheumatic diseases
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • Juvenile dermatomyositis
  • Henoch-Schoenlein purpura