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Rheumatology

Rheumatology is the medical discipline focused on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. These diseases affect your ligaments, bones, joints and muscles.

The Department of Rheumatology is dedicated to providing you with arthritis-related pain relief. We offer consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic services for our patients to help you reclaim your quality of life. We understand how rheumatic diseases can affect your daily life, and we’re here to help ease your symptoms and provide relief so you can get back to doing the things you love.

To schedule an appointment with our rheumatology team, please give us a call today.

Proudly Serving: Land O’ Lakes, Tampa, and Zephyrhills.

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Land O’ Lakes - 2100 Via Bella Blvd Land O’ Lakes, Florida 34639

Land O’ Lakes

2100 Via Bella Blvd
Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639

Services Provided by Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Suite 201 West Entrance


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Land O’ Lakes

2100 Via Bella Blvd
Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639

Services Provided by Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Suite 201 West Entrance

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Tampa - 2727 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, Florida 33607

Tampa

2727 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33607

Services Provided by Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Suite 850


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Tampa

2727 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33607

Services Provided by Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Suite 850

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Zephyrhills - 38051 Market Square Drive Zephyrhills, Florida 33542

Zephyrhills

38051 Market Square Drive
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Suite 220


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Zephyrhills

38051 Market Square Drive
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Suite 220

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Rheumatology

Inflammatory Arthritis Explained: How Rheumatoid, Psoriatic, and Ankylosing Spondylitis Differ

Taylor Kann, DO

Joint pain and stiffness are incredibly common, but it’s a huge misconception that all arthritis is exactly the same. While a lot of joint pain comes from simple overuse or the natural wear-and-tear of getting older, inflammatory arthritis is an entirely different story. With inflammatory arthritis, your immune system essentially gets its wires crossed and mistakenly […]

Rheumatology

How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis

Julie Norton, APRN

Osteoporosis is characterized by a gradual loss of bone mineral density, which makes the skeletal system more fragile and prone to breaking. Aging, gender, ethnicity, family history, and certain drugs are among the many risk factors for this condition, which mostly affects older persons, especially postmenopausal women. For those with this disease, even minor stresses […]

Rheumatology

Understanding Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis: Key Differences

Rana D. Amer, PA-C

Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis  both affect the bones but are very different diseases. In osteoarthritis, joint cartilage deteriorates and damage spreads to the entire joint, causing pain and a loss of flexibility. Osteoporosis, on the other hand, causes bones to lose density and weaken, becoming susceptible to fractures. The difference between the two conditions are reflected […]

Rheumatology

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Christina Arnold, PA-C

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and systemic autoimmune condition that causes painful joint inflammation. The swelling occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly targets the synovium, a flexible connective tissue that lines articulated joints, such as the wrists and knees. For unknown reasons, the immune system perceives healthy synovial cells as harmful invaders—much like […]
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