Rheumatologists in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

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male rheumatologist
Dr. Hiram Rivera Montes, MD

    Rheumatologist
Hospital Wilma N Vazquez, Carr 2 Km 39.5 Suite 105, Vega Baja, PR 00693
787-855-9281     787-807-6439
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 Vega Baja, PR
    No Orthopedic Surgeon is available in Vega Baja, PR.
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: