UMass Memorial Health rheumatologists handle your joints with care. They’re experts at diagnosing and treating osteoarthritis. First, we work to address the pain and manage the disease with noninvasive methods. If these aren’t successful, we may recommend surgery. We discuss your treatment and progress with you at every step so you feel confident in your care.
A pediatric primary care provider specializes in the basic health needs of infants, children and adolescents. Many of our providers are pediatricians — medical doctors who completed medical school and a three-year residency in pediatrics. Our team also includes highly qualified physician assistants and nurse practitioners specializing in pediatrics.
Internal medicine providers (internists) provide comprehensive nonsurgical care to adults 18 and older. After medical school, physicians complete at least three years of training, enabling them to deal with a wide range of routine and complex health issues. The team also includes highly skilled nurse practitioners and physician assistants specializing in internal medicine.
This primary care specialty serves patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. Family medicine doctors (sometimes called family practice doctors) complete four years of medical school and a three-year residency. The team also includes highly qualified physician assistants and nurse practitioners specializing in family medicine.
Whether you’re experiencing gout or pseudogout, UMass Memorial Health rheumatologists offer relief. They’re experts at differentiating between these related conditions, diagnosing them and providing effective treatment. You also receive education and guidance to prevent a recurrence.
Gout is a painful condition that occurs when uric acid builds up and causes inflammatory arthritis. Uric acid is a chemical in your blood and body tissues.