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ARD Center Services
The Center for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases list of our servers and conditions we treat.
Services
Expert Rheumatology Consultations
We provide expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis, neck and back pain, tendinitis, bursitis, sciatica, hypermobilty, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Scleroderma, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis,Enteropathic Arthritis, Myositis, Vasculitis and other musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders.
Virtual Consultations
New and Established patients can speak with our providers via smart phone or computer based video conferencing tools. Treatment plans, imaging services, and laboratory evaluation can be arranged for you after your visit. We can work with your insurance where applicable, and also offer affordable fees if there is no coverage.
Evaluation of Difficult Diagnoses
If you have suffered from longstanding pain, fatigue, rashes, or other systemic symptoms and have not improved with your current treatment, it is possible you have an autoimmune or inflammatory condition. There are many diseases that occur due to a sensitive immune system and can be difficult to diagnose without comprehensive evaluations that a rheumatologist may offer. We are happy to review your previous diagnoses and other medical records. Please bring this information with you when you visit our providers.
Infusion Services
We provide a comfortable, safe, and monitored setting to receive all of the available infusion medications your provider may recommend. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis, osteoporosis, lupus, and vasculitis can benefit from subcutaneous and intravenous therapies. These are specialized medications given by our nursing staff in a separate infusion suite.We have a dedicated team to help with getting approvals for these medications from your
insurance carrier.
Musculoskeletal Procedures
We perform all forms of musculoskeletal procedures as part of your treatment. These include joint injections, tendon injections, hyaluronic acid treatment, and platelet rich plasma. These are performed both with and without ultrasound guidance. Injections of medications can help with pain and swelling, or help our doctors make a diagnosis.
Complete Imaging Services
On site we have digital X-ray, MRI, Bone Density Testing (DEXA), and diagnostic ultrasound. Our staff works to ensure that these services are covered by your insurance carrier.
Conditions we treat
Arthritis and Joint Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Gout
- Tendinitis
- Sciatica
- Neck and lower back arthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
Autoimmune Disorders
- Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Sjogrens syndrome
- Scleroderma
- Myositis
- Undifferentiated connective tissue disorder
- Vasculitis
- Giant cell arthritis or temporal arteritis
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome
Bone Disorders
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Vitamin D deficiency
