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Rheumatology

Our Rheumatology specialists are conveniently located Downtown on S. Johnson St (on the LSU Health Sciences Center Campus). Patients may make their own appointments for consultation or be referred by other physicians. We accept most insurance carriers, LA Medicaid and Medicare. 

Hours: 8a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Campus Multispecialty Rheumatology: (504) 412-1517

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At LSU Healthcare Network Rheumatology, our expert team is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, connective tissues, and blood vessels. We provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to help manage chronic rheumatic diseases and improve quality of life.

Our specialists have extensive experience in treating conditions such as:

🔹 Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Diseases – Elevated/positive ANA, lupus, mixed connective tissue disease, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), Raynaud syndrome, Sjögren syndrome, and sarcoidosis.

🔹 Inflammatory & Degenerative Joint Diseases – Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and arthritis associated with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

🔹 Vasculitis & Vascular Inflammation – ANCA vasculitis (Granulomatous Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Eosinophilic Granulomatous Polyangiitis), IgA vasculopathy, cryoglobulinemia, giant cell arteritis, Takayasu arteritis, IgG4-related disease, and aortitis.

🔹 Muscle & Systemic Inflammatory Disorders – Myositis, dermatomyositis, Still’s disease, polymyalgia rheumatica, periodic fever syndromes, familial Mediterranean fever, and Behçet’s disease.

🔹 Chronic Pain & Fatigue Syndromes – Joint pain, muscle pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue related to rheumatic conditions.

🔹 Pregnancy & Autoimmune Conditions – Antiphospholipid syndrome and pregnancy loss related to autoimmune disorders.

We offer advanced treatment options, including biologic therapy, immunosuppression, and joint injections, to help manage and control symptoms effectively. Our team is committed to providing the highest level of care, using the latest advancements in rheumatology to create personalized treatment plans for each patient.

If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms related to rheumatic diseases, call 504-412-1517 to schedule an appointment with our specialists. Let us help you achieve better health and wellness.