what is rheumatologist
Rheumatology is a subspecialty of internal medicine, focused on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Doctors who specialize in rheumatology are referred to as rheumatologists. They diagnose and treat rheumatic diseases, which includes various types of arthritis, with non-surgical treatment options. Rheumatologists can also specialize in pediatric rheumatology (treating children with rheumatic diseases).