Rheumatology

Our coordinated, long-range care program offers the most advanced arthritis treatments and medications available to ease pain, improve function and minimize joint damage from all kinds of arthritis. When appropriate, we refer patients to rehabilitation services in the same convenient facility.

Whether a patient is seeking short-term consultation or a pathway to complete care for rheumatic conditions, we start with a thorough diagnostic work-up, which can include imaging studies and laboratory testing.

The latest imaging capabilities at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care - Westchester help our physicians accurately diagnose and monitor problems affecting joints, muscles, tendons and nerves. Ultrasound is particularly useful in evaluating the most common joint disorders, including inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Our lupus clinic provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment for patients suffering from this debilitating condition. Our team partners with the divisions of nephrology, dermatology, neurology and others to address all aspects of this complex disease.

Patients with complex rheumatic diseases, including myositis, scleroderma and Sjogren's syndrome, receive complete, compassionate care from our rheumatologists and other specialists

This multidisciplinary clinic offers diagnosis and ongoing treatment for patients with psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-associated arthritis, uveitis and reactive arthritis. Cross-team collaboration with dermatologists, gastroenterologists, ophthalmologists and rehabilitation specialists ensure patients receive the greatest benefit from our care.

The latest ultrasound technologies enable quicker, more comfortable needle aspiration, a safe and common method of draining fluid from joints, cysts and bursal sacs to reduce pain, pressure and risk of infection. The same high-resolution imaging allows our specialists to deliver precise, effective treatments for tendonitis, arthritis and neuropathy.

The vasculitis clinic takes a multipronged approach in caring for patients with vasculitic disease; ophthalmic problems that stem from rheumatic diseases; and the adverse autoimmune effects of cancer immunotherapy. Our rheumatologists work closely with pulmonologists, dermatologists, oncologists, ophthalmologists and rehabilitation medicine consultants to develop the best precision treatment and disease management plans for every patient.