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Rheumatologists - Hamden, CT

We found 8 rheumatologists in Hamden, CT.

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Dr. Sonia Gordon-Dole, MD

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Adult Rheumatology

3018 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

877-925-3637

rheumatic diseases, lupus, tendonitis
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Dr. Sonia Gordon-Dole is a specialist in adult rheumatology. She works in Hamden, CT. Dr. Gordon-Dole studied at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

"I have been going to Dr G-D for over twenty years and can say that she is one of the best doctors I have ever dealt with. She is dedicated, kind and caring. She uses the latest in electronic charting. She is careful to track social as well as medical history since stress can impact the ability to manage pain. Her PA, Anita DeAngelo is also excellent. I can't say enough good things about t his practice."

November 15, 2016
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Dr. Deborah Desir, MD

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Adult Rheumatology

3018 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

877-925-3637

dermatomyositis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia
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Dr. Deborah Desir, who practices in Hamden, CT, is a medical specialist in adult rheumatology. She attended Yale School of Medicine.
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Dr. Elise M S Carlson, MD

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Adult Rheumatology

295 Washington Avenue, Hamden, CT

203-335-1666

bursitis, psoriatic arthritis, dermatomyositis
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Dr. Elise Carlson works as an adult rheumatology specialist in New Haven, CT, Hamden, CT, and Guilford, CT. Dr. Carlson is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

"A 'part-time' doctor who could care less about the job when away from the office. The office staff is rude and unhelpful. After a number of missed refills and successive withdraw from the medications, I decided to find doctor who takes their job more seriously and works full time. The insulted fashion with which she handled the news was the nail in the coffin for her and the office's lack of professionalism. A fine doctor if you only have a few aches and pains, but the worst kind of doctor for real issues."

March 15, 2018
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Dr. Lais Osmani, MD

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Adult Rheumatology

3018 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT

203-281-5910

Dr. Lais Osmani is an adult rheumatology specialist in New Haven, CT and Hamden, CT.
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Mrs. Kristin Denise Curran, PA

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Rheumatology

3018 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

203-281-5910

Ms. Kristin Curran specializes in rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases) and practices in New Haven, CT and Hamden, CT.
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Dr. Joshua Bilsborrow, MHS, MD

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Adult Rheumatology

3018 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT

Dr. Joshua Bilsborrow sees patients in Hamden, CT and West Haven, CT. His medical specialty is adult rheumatology. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Mukta S. Sharma, M.D.

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Adult Rheumatology

3018 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT

Dr. Mukta Sharma specializes in adult rheumatology and practices in Hamden, CT.
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Dr. Adriana Blanco, M.D.

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Adult Rheumatology

9 Washington Avenue, Hamden, CT

Dr. Adriana Blanco specializes in adult rheumatology and practices in Hamden, CT.

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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.