Last month, I shared a great resource with you -- prescription medication assistance programs. I received a lot of positive feedback about that, and it got me thinking. What other resources can I highlight for people who are living with lupus?
And then I realized there's a very basic one -- how does one find a rheumatologist? As you may know, the rheumatologist is recognized as the specialist who diagnoses and treats lupus. There are several ways to find a rheumatologist.
- Contact your nearest chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. The chapter can provide a list of physicians in their service area who diagnose and treat lupus.
- Contact your local County Medical Society (listed in your phone book) and ask for a list of physicians in your area.
- Visit the American College of Rheumatology's website to find a geographical listing of rheumatologists.
7 comments:
I have a suggestion for any one looking for a Rheumatologist in the Cleveland area. I was diagnosed at the age of sixteen by Dr. Van Warren. He currently can be found working for University Hospitals of Cleveland. Dr.Warren is exceptional at his job and I am sure that he would be that way for who every he sees.
i am looking for one in the dallas area. i was diagnosed 10 years ago but am having many complications now and want to be sure I am being treated by the best doctor.
Regarding the Dallas area, check with the LFA chapter in Dallas.
LFA, North Texas Chapter - Dallas, TX
469-374-0590, Toll Free 866-205-2369
http://www.lupus-northtexas.org/
You may also want to check the link in the blog entry for the American College of Rheumatology website.
If you live in the NYC area the best place to go is the Hospital for Special Surgery.It is top ranked in Rheumatology in U.S. News and World Reports. 1.877.606.1555
I am looking for a Rheumatologist and Renal Specialist in the South Florida area. My daughter was diagnosed since the age of sixteen and has severe kidney involvement.
ivette: I would recommend you reach out to the LFA, SE FL chapter. Let me give you their contact info.
LFA, Southeast Florida Chapter - Delray Beach, FL
561-279-8606, Toll Free 800-339-0586 (within SE FL only)
http://www.lupusfl.org/
Hi... I'm from Indonesia... My father just diagnosed to gave SLE and he is 56 years old... Are there any Rheumatologist you can recommend to me? The one more near to Indonesia...I dont mind if I have to travel to other country...
Please send me an email ASAP... to tabitha_novi@yahoo.com
Your help is greatly appreciate
Regards,
Sylvia
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