Rheumatology
Rheumatology
Rheumatology deals with the joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases and heritable connective tissue disorders. A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions. Unlike an orthopedist, rheumatologists do not perform surgery to treat joint disease. Furthermore, the goal of many rheumatologists is to find the underlying cause of rheumatic disease and conduct research to find better treatment options.
At Jones Memorial Hospital, Rheumatology Services are provided by: