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Dr. David Rothwell answered

Specialist: A physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment or arthritis and related diseases.

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Answered 9/24/2012

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Rheumatologist: A rheumatologist is a specialized doctor. In the United States this is someone who has graduated from medical school with an M.D. Or D.O. Degree. Then performs 3 years of training in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in rheumatology. These doctors study and treat disease relating to joints, soft tissues, autoimmunity, and connective tissue disorders.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

More than arthritis!: Pain of the musculoskeletal system. Autoimmune diseases, may of which do not cause pain. Blood vesmune kidney disease, some disease heart and brain. Much more than arthritis alone.

Answered 7/6/2012

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