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Rheumatology

Why choose Wayne Health for Rheumatology?

Wayne Health rheumatology specialists focus primarily on the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and autoimmune diseases. You use your muscles, bones and joints for everyday activities such as walking, eating, typing, or just to get out of bed. When your musculoskeletal system isn’t working properly, you may need to see a rheumatologist to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions of the joints, muscles and bones.

Wayne Health rheumatologists provide exceptional rheumatic care to patients in metropolitan Detroit and throughout southeast Michigan. We offer a variety of treatments and procedures to improve our patients’ quality of life and help them manage the sometimes-debilitating effects of musculoskeletal problems, arthritis and autoimmune disorders.

Wayne Health Rheumatology services

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Lupus
  • Other immunological disorders

Overview

Symptoms

Risk Factors

Diagnosis

Wayne Health's approach to treatment

Wayne Health rheumatologists use a patient-centered approach offering individualized treatment strategies that take into account a patient’s unique background and needs. Rheumatological conditions often affect quality of life. We work with our patients to develop a plan to ease their pain so that they can enjoy a more active life.

Advancing research and medical education

Wayne Health physicians and researchers are also faculty at Wayne State University School of Medicine who conduct basic research and clinical studies. This can make the latest treatments and clinical trials available to you sooner than other providers without a medical school affiliation.

For more information, please visit the links below at the WSU School of Medicine.