- Every patient at Arthritis Care and Research Center receives a complete and comprehensive evaluation of autoimmune connective disorders and chronic pain conditions through extensive History and physical exam, Diagnostic Ultrasound testing of the joints , Specialized laboratory and immunology testing to arrive at accurate diagnosis of both common and rare autoimmune Rheumatologic conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis , Osteoarthritis Psoriatic Arthritis Lupus , Scleroderma , Sjogren’s disease , Crystal Arthritis like Gout and pseudogout soft tissue pain syndromes like Fibromyalgia , Myositis . Polymyalgia Rheumatica , Giant cell arteritis , Myositis ,and rare conditions like vasculitis and Behcet’s Disease. Treatment plan includes:
- Discussion of Diet and Lifestyle changes
- Recommendation on Evidence Based supplementation. ( please bring a list of current supplements and over the counter medications you are currently taking).
- DMARDS ( disease modifying agnets) and Biologic therapies recommended as and when needed
- Imaging studies and diagnostic ultrasound testing of the joints will be recommended and appropriate injection therapies discussed and provided at your visit as and when needed.
- Referrals to other specialists will be provided as and needed.
- Referral to physical therapy for evaluation and treatment will be set up along with medical bracing will be requested through your insurance when covered
- All of the above are discussed and recommendations provided at each visit for all patients at individualized and personalized levels.
- We also recommend to bring all of the laboratory and imaging studies done elsewhere with the past 3-5 years to your visits for review. All recommendations are provided on personalized and individualized levels to meet each and every patient’s needs.
- Close monitoring and Additional testing is recommended under direct medical supervision for every visit.
