Rheumatologist - Baldwin Park, CA

We found 2 rheumatologist in Baldwin Park, CA.

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Dr. Jennifer H. Jang, MD

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Adult Rheumatology

1011 Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Dr. Jennifer Jang works as an adult rheumatology specialist in Baldwin Park, CA.

"I have been going to Dr. Jang for RA care at the Baldwin Park Kaiser medical offices. She has made a number of mistakes such as not reviewing the literature and telling me something that was not true regarding when I could or could not take my medication when I had covid AND most recently, in April/May 2023, she put my medication on hold citing I needed bloodwork. However, she did not review my patient file...which is all there electronically, online...to see the bloodwork that I had barely gotten. She had no idea that I had bloodwork done and she did not review it or discuss the results with me. So she then puts a hold on my meds and when I went to get the bloodwork, the lab says I cannot get bloodwork again because I just had it done. They said I was not due until mid May. It took over a week to get this cleared up and I was informed that she was spoken to by the chief of the department. Dr. Jang also wants to focus on things that are working well...for ex, change the meds when they are working well...and is dismissive when you have a concern...for ex, my right index finger has been deteriorating for years and she dismisses it all the time. She does not have a nice attitude. She is arrogant."

July 16, 2023
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Dr. Linda M. Atkinson, MD

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Adult Rheumatology

1011 Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Dr. Linda Atkinson is an adult rheumatology specialist in Baldwin Park, CA. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine.

What is Rheumatology?

Rheumatology is the medical specialty that is concerned with arthritis and other diseases of inflammation. Inflammation can occur anywhere in the body, but it is most common in the joints and connective tissues. Arthritis, which occurs in the joints, is also a very common condition, so rheumatology is strongly associated with joint care. But rheumatology is about more that just arthritis. Other conditions that a rheumatologist might treat include:

Lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease
Ankylosing spondylitis, inflammation at the base of the spine
Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that stops production of tears and saliva
Fibromyalgia, a disorder causing widespread, chronic pain and fatigue

Pediatric rheumatologists are doctors that specialize in treating inflammatory diseases in children. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory diseases can begin even in childhood, and can cause a unique set of problems for active and growing children.

Rheumatologists use patient symptoms as well as lab tests and imaging tests such as MRIs to diagnose disease. Treatment varies widely depending on the diagnosis, but it may include physiotherapy (to improve motion, ability, and function) or medications. Commonly prescribed medications include anti-inflammatories such as NSAIDS (e.g. Tylenol, Ibuprofen) and steroids, or immune system suppressants such as methotrexate and TNF inhibitor medications (e.g. Enbrel, Humira). The goal is always to increase the patient's ability to move without pain and to reduce the need for future treatment.

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Rheumatologist - Baldwin Park, CA

We found 2 rheumatologist in Baldwin Park, CA.

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