Rheumatology
Our rheumatology specialist at Appalachian Orthopedics is dedicated to providing expert care for patients with inflammatory joint, muscle, and tissue conditions in Abingdon, Bristol, Elizabethton, Johnson City, and the surrounding areas.
Rheumatology is a medical specialty focused on the treatment of inflammatory diseases and autoimmune conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes chronic pain, dysfunction, and inflammation that affects the soft tissues, joints, muscles, connective tissues, and immune system. These diseases can dramatically impact daily living and quality of life. Rheumatologists are experienced medical doctors who specialize in this field and dedicate their practices to helping patients manage the inflammation and pain that accompany these conditions.
Should You See a Rheumatologist?
It may be time to speak with a rheumatology expert if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Joint or muscular pain that persists over time
- Pain and dysfunction that is not alleviated with rest, at-home treatments, or over-the-counter medications
- Recurrent numbness or tingling sensations
- Stiffness, weakness, or fatigue
- Tenderness, swelling, or achiness in the affected joints or muscles
Common conditions, rheumatic diseases, and autoimmune diseases associated with the symptoms above include:
- Adult-onset Still's disease
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- Chronic ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Erythema nodosum
- Fibromyalgia
- Giant cell arteritis
- Gout
- Granulomatous mastitis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lyme arthritis
- Myositis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Pericarditis
- Periodic fever syndrome
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Raynaud’s disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Uveitis
- Vasculitis
Specialized Rheumatic Care You Can Trust in Abingdon, Bristol, Elizabethton, and Johnson City
At Appalachian Orthopedics, we offer four convenient locations: Abingdon, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Elizabethton, and Johnson City. Our specialty-trained rheumatologist is a recognized and respected expert in advanced care for inflammatory joint, muscle, and tissue conditions. They will apply their expertise directly to your situation and can guide you toward treatments that help reduce pain and restore you to optimal health.
If you are suffering from any of the conditions above, schedule an appointment online or call our Abingdon, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Elizabethton, or Johnson City location for a consultation with our rheumatology specialist.
For those acute injuries that can't wait, we also offer the following ways to be seen today:
- Walk into one of our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics at our Bristol Regional Medical Center or Johnson City office. No appointment needed.
- To be seen by a doctor on the same day, call your desired office.
- Chat with an orthopedic specialist 24/7, 365 days a year with our free OrthoCareNow service.
WHEN YOU NEED US
No Appointment Necessary
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Johnson City
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
