Rheumatologists in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Rheumatologists
female rheumatologist
Smita Pechitty, MD

    Rheumatologist
9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-761-5481    
male rheumatologist
Stephen Pollet, MD

    Rheumatologist
7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-769-4044    
male rheumatologist
Dr. Stephen Michael Lindsey, M.D.

    Rheumatologist
9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-761-5200     225-761-5558
female rheumatologist
Thirumalini Dasari, MD

    Rheumatologist
9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-761-5481    
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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.
Orthopedic Surgeons in Baton Rouge, LA
Orthopedic Surgeons deals with patients having disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons etc. They treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions, like fractures and dislocations; torn ligaments, sprains, and strains; tendon injuries, pulled muscles, bursitis; ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, scoliosis; knock knees, bow legs, bunions, hammer toes; arthritis and osteoporosis; bone tumors, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy; club foot and unequal leg length; abnormalities & growth of the fingers and toes.
Patients can choose Orthopedic Surgeons subspeciality from below: