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Dr. Fernando Boria Gonzalez, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Rohnert Park, CA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 2020 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Fernando Boria Gonzalez, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Dr. Fernando Boria Gonzalez, MD graduated from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 2020. He completed residency at HCA Florida - Family Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (2020)
Residency: HCA Florida - Family Medicine
Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Fernando Boria Gonzalez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Cigna, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Aetna: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN), Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net PPO, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net UC Blue & Gold HMO, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.
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Dr. Fernando Boria Gonzalez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 168 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Fernando Boria Gonzalez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Rohnert Park, CA.
Dr. Fernando Boria Gonzalez is a specialist in family medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Boria Gonzalez average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Boria Gonzalez has indicated that his clinical interests include diabetes, preventive care, and joint injections. He can take Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Boria Gonzalez attended medical school at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. Dr. Boria Gonzalez's practice in Rohnert Park, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sutter Health.
