Rheumatology

Rheumatology

Now offering rheumatology care at Saint Agnes

We’re proud to expand access to specialty care with the addition of Rheumatology services. Our care team will help patients manage conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system, with a focus on understanding symptoms, providing answers, and improving quality of life.

Rheumatologic conditions can be complex and often take time to fully understand. Our team is here to guide patients through every step with clarity, compassion, and expert care.

Care that starts with listening

Many people seek rheumatology care when they’re experiencing pain, stiffness or tiredness that has lasted a long time. Some symptoms are hard to explain or can take time to understand. At Saint Agnes Care Rheumatology, we start by listening.

When patients are seen by our board-certified, fellowship-trained rheumatologist, they can expect:

  • Time to talk about their symptoms and concerns
  • Care teams who listen and take their symptoms seriously
  • Clear, easy-to-understand explanation of treatment options
  • Honest answers, support and guidance every step of the way

Our goal is to make sure all patients feel heard, informed, and confident in their care.

Conditions we treat

Rheumatology care at Saint Agnes includes evaluation and management of a wide range of inflammatory, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal conditions, including:

Connective tissue diseases and autoimmune disorders

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS)
  • Scleroderma/systemic sclerosis
  • Polymyositis/dermatomyositis
  • Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD)
  • Sjögren’s syndrome
  • Vasculitides (e.g., giant cell arteritis, ANCA-associated vasculitis, Takayasu arteritis) 

Crystal-induced arthritis

  • Gout
  • Psuedogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, CPPD)
  • Hydroxyapatite deposition disease

Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders

  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteopenia
  • Metabolic bone disease due to secondary causes

Inflammatory arthritis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis/axialspondyloarthritis
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
  • Reactive arthritis
  • Enteropathic arthritis (associated with IBD) 

Other inflammatory/overlap conditions

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
  • Unexplained fevers or systemic inflammatory syndromes
  • Secondary autoimmune complications of other diseases
  • Tendinitis/bursitis/enthesitis

Rare/systematic rheumatologic disorders

  • Relapsing polychondritis
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Behcet's disease
  • Adult-onset Still's disease
  • Systemic autoinflammatory syndromes

When to see a rheumatologist

If pain, stiffness or other symptoms are not going away, it may be time to see a rheumatologist. These conditions can change over time and getting the right care early can help prevent symptoms from getting worse.

You may benefit from rheumatology care if you experience:

  • Ongoing joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  • Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
  • Bone loss or repeat fractures
  • Chronic pain without clear answers
  • Symptoms that make daily activities harder, such as walking, working or sleeping

Seeing a rheumatologist can help you better understand what is happening in your body and explore treatment options that fit your needs. Early evaluation and ongoing care can support long-term health, comfort and quality of life.

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Rheumatology care, close to home

Our team is here to listen to and support you every step of your care journey. See our rheumatology clinic location, address and hours so you can plan your visit with confidence.

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