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What does an exam by a rheumatologist consist of?

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See below: On the first visit, it should be like a complete physical with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system.

Answered 9/9/2013

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Dr. Gary Sterba answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Like other: Medicine has been changing and due to many factors it appears that evaluations by different specialties might have different parts . Rhaumatology is a very universal specialty . It needs a full clinical and physical evaluations . Additional specific test, have to do with the suspected diagnosis.

Answered 9/15/2013

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