Rheumatologists

Below is a list of rheumatologists that specialize in the treatment of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones. See the Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatments Index for more Rheumatology topics.

Anne Bacon, M.D.
Winchester, Virginia

Gloria Gaston, M.D.
Marietta, Georgia

Mary Hagerty, M.D.
Winchester, Virginia

Akther Kotha, M.D.
San Diego, California

Jonathan Krant, M.D., MPH, FACP
Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Thomas Leahey, DO
Ardmore, Oklahoma

Patricia Mayer, M.D.
Fort Collins, Colorado

Carolyn Pace, M.D.
Tempe, Arizona

Gerlie Papillion, M.D.
Gilroy, California

Michael Thakor, M.D.
Fort Collins, Colorado

What is a Rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones, such as arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders and osteoporosis. There are more than 100 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis.

Professional Rheumatology Organizations

The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.