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What is a Rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is a medical specialist who treats conditions that affect the joints, bones, and muscles, such as arthritis and lupus.
What is a Rheumatologist?
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DEFINITION – What does Rheumatologist mean?

A rheumatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats autoimmune condition and musculoskeletal disorders.

BREAKING DOWN – Rheumatologist

Frequently, a physician specializing in rheumatology must have prior medical training in pediatrics or internal medicine. From there, they can take fellowship in rheumatology and then, they must pass the required exam to become a registered rheumatologist.

Rheumatologists are experts in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, neck and back pain, bursitis, tendonitis, and more.

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A rheumatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and bones.

Rheumatologists treat a variety of conditions, including arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and gout.

Rheumatologists are medical doctors who have completed a four-year medical degree, followed by a three-year residency in internal medicine and a two- to three-year fellowship in rheumatology.

You should see a rheumatologist if you have symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue that have lasted for more than a few weeks, as well as any other symptoms related to the joints, muscles, or bones.