What is a Rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist is a physician who specializes in treatment of arthritis, and other disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones, autoimmune diseases, and soft tissue diseases.
A rheumatologist is usually an internal medicine specialist or pediatrician, with additional specialized rheumatology training to identify and treat the more than 100 different types of arthritis in addition to other autoimmune disorders such as lupus, gout, and osteoporosis.
A rheumatologist is usually an internal medicine specialist or pediatrician, with additional specialized rheumatology training to identify and treat the more than 100 different types of arthritis in addition to other autoimmune disorders such as lupus, gout, and osteoporosis.