Masks are required at all of our facilities | Temporary Visitor Restrictions | COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters Menu search Rheumatology Share Rheumatology Our Fellowship Program Rheumatology Our Rheumatologists have the expertise and experience to diagnose, treat rheumatoid diseases If you have joint inflammation, it could be a sign of a rheumatic disease. Henry Ford Rheumatology has the experience and expertise for diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases. Our trusted team of physicians, fellows and nurse practitioners comprise one of the largest rheumatology practices in Michigan. For your convenience, we have clinics in Detroit, Jackson, Novi, Sterling Heights and Taylor that provide the care you need for your condition, whether common or rare. What are rheumatic diseases? There are an estimated 100 or more rheumatic diseases affecting 46 million Americans. We treat the following conditions and more: Gout Lupus Myositis Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Scleroderma Sjogren’s Syndrome Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Vasculitis Gender and race may play a role in certain diseases. For example, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma affect mostly women. Gout affects mostly men, though the incidence in women rises after menopause. Schedule a Video Visit Whatever your health concern, making an appointment for a video visit with your doctor or a specialist means you don’t have to leave home to receive the care you need. To make an appointment, call (800) 436-7936 . Learn More about Scheduled Video Visits When should I see a rheumatologist? While everyone has occasional joint and muscle pain, it’s when that pain persists and comes with tenderness, warmth, redness at a joint or difficulty moving a joint that you should see a rheumatologist. What are my treatment options? Like any medical condition or disease, treatment is based on your individual symptoms, test results and imaging tests. Your pain-free, noninvasive treatment options may include: Assistive devices like a cane or shoe inserts Heat and cold therapy Lifestyle changes like exercise and healthy eating Medication Our rheumatologists also partner with Henry Ford specialists in primary care, endocrinology and metabolism, orthopedics, neurology and neurosurgery, and others, to manage your condition and progress. For those who need to receive medication intravenously – through a vein in the arm – Henry Ford Rheumatology offers Infusion Centers at these locations: Henry Ford Medical Center-New Center One, Detroit Henry Ford Medical Center - Taylor Henry Ford Medical Center-Lakeside, Sterling Heights Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus Center, Novi Our infusion therapies include these medications: Actemra Benlysta IVIG Krystexxa Orencia Remicade Simponi Solumedrol Because of Henry Ford’s expansive research portfolio, you may also be eligible for research studies that are testing new therapies for rheumatic diseases. What is the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinic? If you have a musculoskeletal injury or disorder, our Musculoskeletal Disorder Clinic uses real-time images taken without radiation to better pinpoint the area for relieving joint pain with medication. The clinic, headed by Alireza Meysami, M.D., is open on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Henry Ford Medical Center-New Center One in Detroit. These helpful resources may assist you with more information about your rheumatic disease: American College of Rheumatology Arthritis Foundation Lupus Alliance of Michigan To schedule an appointment with a Henry Ford rheumatologist, call (855) 743-8643. Take the next step Let us help you schedule an appointment. 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