Rheumatology at UPMC in North Central Pa.

Rheumatologists evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with arthritis and all related diseases, including lupus, gout, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Typically, patients who seek our care have joint pain, swelling and other systemic symptoms.

We clinically evaluate our patients and use appropriate labs, x-rays and other diagnostic studies. After a diagnosis is determined, treatment plans are designed that can include medications, both oral and intravenous, as well as appropriate injections. Exercise plans, lifestyle changes, and the onset of arthritis and its symptoms are also discussed.

Contact Us

For more information about rheumatology services at UPMC in north central Pa., call 570-321-2020.

When Should You See a Rheumatologist?

While the onset of arthritis can begin with minor symptoms, over time it can settle into one or more joints and cause chronic pain. We recommend visiting one of our rheumatologists if you are experiencing any of the following:

Pain in joints, muscles or bones becomes severe or persists for more than a few days
Swelling of your joints
Inflammatory arthritis diagnosis — a condition where arthritis is present because of localized joint inflammation.
Autoimmune disease diagnosis such as lupus or vasculitis — a condition where blood vessels become inflamed, which may cause them to become weakened, stretch, and either increase in size or become narrow — even to the point of closing entirely.

Rheumatology Conditions We Treat at UPMC

Our rheumatologists specialize in treatment for the following conditions:

Gout
Infectious arthritis
Inflammatory muscle diseases
Myositis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Paget’s Disease
Pseudogout
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Scleroderma
Sjogren’s disease
Spondyloarthropathies
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Vasculitis

Arthritis pain can be debilitating and slow a person down. Knowing the risk factors and early warning signs of arthritis can help you overcome discomfort and get a jump-start on feeling better.