Welcome to Suncoast Medical Clinic’s Rheumatology Department
Suncoast’s Rheumatology Department provides comprehensive diagnosis, non-operative treatment and support for patients with a wide range of inflammatory, degenerative, developmental, metabolic and mechanical conditions affecting the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones of the musculoskeletal system. Our rheumatology team focuses on the more than 100 rheumatic disorders including:
- Arthritis
- Bursitis and tendonitis
- Back and neck pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Lupus
- Myositis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren’s syndrome
To carefully and accurately diagnose a patient's condition, Suncoast’s rheumatologists incorporate a wide variety of advanced diagnostic testing including imaging (X-ray, DEXA scans, MRI scanning) and laboratory testing. The rheumatology team provides a complete range of treatments, from the latest anti-inflammatory drug therapies to occupational and physical therapy.
The Suncoast rheumatology team works in close coordination with the departments of internal medicine, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy and dermatology to deliver a seamless continuum of care to our patients.