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63 Rheumatologists found in District Of ColumbiaDr. Werner Franklin Barth, M.D.
Rheumatologist
2021 K St Nw, Suite 350, Washington, DC - 20006
202-293-1470 202-293-9416
Dr. William Robert Gilliland, M.D.
Rheumatologist
Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, 6900 Georgia Avenue, Nw, Washington, DC - 20307
202-782-4039 202-782-7363
Dr. Zada Mason Sanders, MD
Rheumatologist
3924 Minnesota Ave Ne, Washington, DC - 20019
202-806-7540 202-806-7416
About Rheumatologists: Rheumatologist: is an internist who specializes in the treatment of joints, muscle, bones and tendons diseases. Rheumatologists treat joint disease similar to orthopedists but do not perform surgeries. They diagnose and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and 'collagen' diseases.
There are more than 200 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints and tendinitis. Some of these are very serious diseases that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. They treat soft tissue problems related to musculoskeletal system sports related soft tissue disorders.