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A musculoskeletal specialty...

Rheumatology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, and musculoskeletal pain disorders.

In these broad categories are scores of specific diseases of which only a few are:
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Systemic lupus
  • Crystalline arthritis
  • Spondyloarthritis
  • Systemic sclerosis
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Vasculitides
  • Osteoarthritis

Common traits of these diseases are inflammation and/or deterioration of connective tissue, especially the joints.

You and your family will be helped to understand the disease, its processs, and your self-care.

A team of expert specialists will work together to plan your care and follow-up monitoring.

Contact Us
  • Rheumatology
    • IMPORTANT. A consult (referral) from your TRICARE Primary Care Manager is required.
    • Location:
    • The clinic is located on the 3rd floor of the America Building. Visitors should park in the America Garage.
    • Phone:
      • DSN: 295-4512
      • Appointments: (301) 295-4512
      • Front Desk: (301) 295-4512
      • For General Appointing : (301) 295-6289
      • Toll free Out of Area Appointments : (866) 628-9633
      • Fax: (301) 295-5218
    • Hours of Operation:
      • Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Appointments
  • Visitor Center
  • Email
    • A contact OR Customer Advocate may be available for this department.
    • THE EMAIL RECIPIENT WILL NOT BE YOUR DOCTOR!
    • Check FAQs for quick answers.
    • Customer Advocates do not address:
      • Medical advice.
      • Prescriptions.
      • Appointments.
      • Vendors.
    • Customer Advocates do welcome:
      • Suggestions or compliments.
      • Helpful web site additions.
      • Feedback about your recent experience at WRNMMC.
    • Email the contact or Customer Advocate for Rheumatology .

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