Rheumatology Services
Care for Joints, Tendons, Ligaments, Bones and Muscles
A Rheumatologist specializes in treating rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases and related conditions can include more than 100 disorders that typically affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles. There are few cures for rheumatic diseases, but proper treatment can make a difference. Therapies can make a big difference for patients by relieving pain, lessening inflammation, and slowing or stopping damage to joints.
Providers
Treatments
Gout
Infectious arthritis
Inflammation
Joint pain
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Loss of motion in a joint or joints
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Scleroderma
Sjogren’s syndrome
Spondyloarthropathies
Locations
Internal Medicine-Johnson City
325 North State of Franklin Road, 2nd Floor
Johnson City, TN 37604-6092
Internal Medicine-Kingsport
Four Sheridan Square, Suite 200
Kingsport, TN 37660-7435
Why ETSU Health?
Collaborative Care
Because inflammatory and immune disorders can affect many systems in your body, our
doctors partner with specialists such as cardiologists, orthopedists, dermatologists,
radiologists, and physical therapists to provide appropriate, comprehensive care.
We strive to help you achieve your optimal quality of life by incorporating the latest,
most effective therapies into your care.
Manage Your Health with MyETSUHealth
View test results, make appointments, request prescription refills, and message your
doctor from any Web-enabled device by using our secure online portal, MyETSUHealth.
Our technology also allows anyone on your care team to securely access your health
information, making sure you always get care that's right for you and based on the
latest evidence.