Physician and Rheumatologist

1. Physician (also called a General Practitioner or Internist):

  • A physician is a broad medical doctor who diagnoses and treats a wide range of health issues.

  • They manage general health concerns—like infections, hypertension, diabetes, and preventive care.

  • If something gets too complex or falls into a specific field, they refer you to a specialist.

2. Rheumatologist:

  • A rheumatologist is a specialist physician who focuses on diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system.

  • They treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis

    • Lupus

    • Psoriatic arthritis

    • Gout

    • Ankylosing spondylitis

    • Vasculitis

 

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