Ankylosing Spondylitis Center - Elkhart, INElkhart Rheumatologist Doctors for Ankylosing SpondylitisType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. Rheumatologists diagnose and treat arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. They may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Elkhart * Elkhart Clinic  Michiana Arthritis Center  Michiana Arthritis Center  South Bend Clinic  South Bend Clinic  Arthritis Care of Michiana  Lutheran Medical Group  Lutheran Medical Group  Lutheran Medical Group  Lutheran Medical Group  Parkview Physicians Rheumatolgy  Parkview Physicians Rheumatolgy  Parkview Physicians Rheumatolgy  Specialty Clinic  Marion Gen Hosp Spclty Phys  Franciscan Physicians Network  Caylor Nickel Clinic  VA Northern Indiana Healthcare  St Vincent Physicians Network  Community Internists & Assocs  Community Internists & Assocs  Lakeshore Bone/Joint Institute Elkhart, IndianaUpcoming Local Events2013-05-18
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