UCSD rheumatologists offer diagnosis and management of adult patients with arthritis or a rheumatic disease.
In 2007, UCSD Medical Center was ranked 18th in the nation for the treatment of rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report.
Specialized services include sero-diagnostic studies and close consultation with highly regarded radiologic and orthopedic experts.
CONDITIONS TREATED
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called SLE or lupus
- Gout
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
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Video Presentation: Arrest of Rheumatoid Arthritis (29 minutes) |
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Dr. Arthur Kavanaugh discusses recent developments in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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