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33 Rheumatologists found in Rhode IslandDr. Virginia Schmidt Parker, MD
Rheumatologist
300 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI - 02886
401-738-2607 401-738-7987
Wendy R. Silversmith, MD
Rheumatologist
45 Wells Street, Suite 203b, Westerly, RI - 02891
401-348-2180 401-348-6298
William T Mason, M.D.
Rheumatologist
1 Hoppin St, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI - 02903
401-793-8400 401-793-8402
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.