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Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Allergy A.R.T.S. provides comprehensive allergy, asthma, and rheumatology care that exceeds expectations, helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being. Constantine K. Saadeh, MD, FAAAAI, FACP, FACR, and staff, welcome patients of all ages at their clinic in Amarillo, Texas.
Allergy A.R.T.S. offers an array of services that sets it apart from other practices. The team operates a state-of-the-art facility with convenient on-site services, such as a fully accredited lab, pulmonary function testing, bone density testing, and diagnostic imaging.
In addition to taking X-rays, the team specializes in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Allergy A.R.T.S. was the fourth facility in the United States to attain accreditation for this service through the American Institute for Ultrasound Medicine.
Allergy A.R.T.S. also operates an infusion suite continuously monitored by trained professionals and thoughtfully designed to ensure patient comfort — like all the rooms at the clinic.
The team is active in research, studying promising treatments and participating in clinical trials, including some that brought new FDA-approved medicines to patients.
As a leader in the field, Allergy A.R.T.S. also provides a treatment seldom found in most practices: customized allergy shot serums. The experts use software that calculates an individualized dose based on each person’s test results. Then, they mix the serum in the lab following strict quality standards.
Additional services include diagnosing and treating asthma and other lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The team also performs allergy testing and treats the full range of allergies, including environmental and food allergies.
Allergy A.R.T.S. specializes in rheumatology, a field that encompasses osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and vasculitis.
To learn more about available services or schedule an appointment, call the office or click the online booking feature today.
Allergy A.R.T.S. provides comprehensive allergy, asthma, and rheumatology care that exceeds expectations, helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being. Constantine K. Saadeh, MD, FAAAAI, FACP, FACR, and staff, welcome patients of all ages at their clinic in Amarillo, Texas.
Allergy A.R.T.S. offers an array of services that sets it apart from other practices. The team operates a state-of-the-art facility with convenient on-site services, such as a fully accredited lab, pulmonary function testing, bone density testing, and diagnostic imaging.
In addition to taking X-rays, the team specializes in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Allergy A.R.T.S. was the fourth facility in the United States to attain accreditation for this service through the American Institute for Ultrasound Medicine.
Allergy A.R.T.S. also operates an infusion suite continuously monitored by trained professionals and thoughtfully designed to ensure patient comfort — like all the rooms at the clinic.
The team is active in research, studying promising treatments and participating in clinical trials, including some that brought new FDA-approved medicines to patients.
As a leader in the field, Allergy A.R.T.S. also provides a treatment seldom found in most practices: customized allergy shot serums. The experts use software that calculates an individualized dose based on each person’s test results. Then, they mix the serum in the lab following strict quality standards.
Additional services include diagnosing and treating asthma and other lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The team also performs allergy testing and treats the full range of allergies, including environmental and food allergies.
Allergy A.R.T.S. specializes in rheumatology, a field that encompasses osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and vasculitis.
To learn more about available services or schedule an appointment, call the office or click the online booking feature today.
“Every one was nice and concerned about me. He explained my type of arthritis and meds that I take for it. He suggested a type of knee injection for me. They are checking on getting it approved from my insurance and will let me know.
All the staff are Curtiss and helpful. Nona White”
Allergy A.R.T.S. provides comprehensive allergy, asthma, and rheumatology care that exceeds expectations, helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being. Constantine K. Saadeh, MD, FAAAAI, FACP, FACR, and staff, welcome patients of all ages at their clinic in Amarillo, Texas.
Allergy A.R.T.S. offers an array of services that sets it apart from other practices. The team operates a state-of-the-art facility with convenient on-site services, such as a fully accredited lab, pulmonary function testing, bone density testing, and diagnostic imaging.
In addition to taking X-rays, the team specializes in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Allergy A.R.T.S. was the fourth facility in the United States to attain accreditation for this service through the American Institute for Ultrasound Medicine.
Allergy A.R.T.S. also operates an infusion suite continuously monitored by trained professionals and thoughtfully designed to ensure patient comfort — like all the rooms at the clinic.
The team is active in research, studying promising treatments and participating in clinical trials, including some that brought new FDA-approved medicines to patients.
As a leader in the field, Allergy A.R.T.S. also provides a treatment seldom found in most practices: customized allergy shot serums. The experts use software that calculates an individualized dose based on each person’s test results. Then, they mix the serum in the lab following strict quality standards.
Additional services include diagnosing and treating asthma and other lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The team also performs allergy testing and treats the full range of allergies, including environmental and food allergies.
Allergy A.R.T.S. specializes in rheumatology, a field that encompasses osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and vasculitis.
To learn more about available services or schedule an appointment, call the office or click the online booking feature today.
“I like the 3-month blood test and exam interval to see how I'm getting my uric acid/gout under control. I also value discussing whether/how inflammation may or may not be affecting my activities and lifestyle.”
Ashley Rodriguez, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She provides compassionate and effective care to patients at Allergy A.R.T.S. in Amarillo, Texas.
Ashley began pursuing her nursing education at Amarillo College in Texas. After earning her degree, she then completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She continued her education, earning her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating in 2022.
Ashley is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She brings a wealth of knowledge to Allergy A.R.T.S. from her time as a floor nurse and serving in healthcare management before becoming a nurse practitioner.
She was proudly born and raised in the Texas Panhandle and continues to hold onto her strong Christian faith. Ashley spends her downtime with her loved ones and looks forward to giving back to the community that gave her so much.
Ashley is currently accepting both new and existing patients.
“I met my new Rheumatologist today and I was very impressed with Dr. Gita Verma. Her office is beautiful. She was very pleasant, obviously very knowledgable and thorough. I look forward to our new Dr. patient relationship. She immediately ordered blood work and further testing. Mary August”
“I met my new Rheumatologist today and I was very impressed with Dr. Gita Verma. Her office is beautiful. She was very pleasant, obviously very knowledgable and thorough. I look forward to our new Dr. patient relationship. She immediately ordered blood work and further testing. Mary August”
Ali El-Halwagi, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to each of his patients. He graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering before relocating to Houston in 2014 to attend Baylor College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree with honors. Driven by a passion for understanding the diverse needs of communities, he also obtained a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas.
Dr. El-Halwagi completed his Internal Medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine, where he served an additional year as chief resident. During this time, he also worked as a hospitalist at Ben Taub General Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He subsequently completed his fellowship training in Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine.
Throughout his training, Dr. El-Halwagi has received multiple honors, including awards recognizing his humanistic approach to medicine, dedication to teaching both medical learners and patients, and excellence in patient care. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He remains actively involved in the American College of Rheumatology, where he participates in networking, conference planning, and staying current with advancements in the field.
Dr. El-Halwagi is passionate about improving patient outcomes and fostering meaningful, long-term relationships with his patients. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Alan P. Goldman, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist and internist at Brighton Beach Medical Group in New York City. Located in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Dr. Goldman specializes in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, and he is committed to diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal disorders and health problems affecting joints, muscles, and ligaments.
Dr. Goldman earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Upon completing his degree, Dr. Goldman attended medical school in New York City at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Morris Park in the Bronx.
Dr. Goldman is affiliated with the New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and is a professional member of the American College of Physicians.
To ensure patients receive an accurate diagnosis and fast healing of pain or swelling, Dr. Goldman keeps up to date with the latest advancements in rheumatology and internal medicine, using cutting-edge equipment at Brighton Beach Medical Group.
Navneet Kaur, MD, is a rheumatologist at Touro University Medical Group, a medical group with three locations in Stockton, California. The practice is affiliated with Touro University California, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Kaur earned her Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Government Medical College Amritsar (MAHE) in Amritsar, India. She then relocated to the United States and completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Then she completed her rheumatology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, also in New York City.
Dr. Kaur treats a variety of conditions at Touro University Medical Group, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, inflammatory myopathy, vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis.
Dr. Kaur is dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized patient care by identifying each patient’s unique needs because no two patients are alike.
As we continue to make advancements in the field of rheumatology, Dr. Kaur’s goal is to better educate my patients about available treatment options so that they feel empowered to make informed medical decisions.
Outside of the office, her interests include traveling, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Monica Schwartzman, MD, MS, is a double board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine specialist who brings her extensive experience to the practice of Sergio Schwartzman, MD. She provides rheumatology and internal medicine/primary care for patients.
Dr. Schwartzman attended Cornell University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in History. After graduating, she attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She was accepted through Mount Sinai’s Humanities and Medicine program, a program that seeks to train doctors with a humanistic focus and patient-centered approach to patient care. Upon graduation, she received an award for distinction in research.
She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She then completed a rheumatology fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where she treated patients with a variety of rheumatology conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease-associated arthritis, gout, pseudogout, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, myositis, among others and served on the rheumatology consultation service at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College.
During her rheumatology fellowship, she additionally completed a master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she focused her research on spondyloarthritis, and in particular inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and imaging modalities in these fields. She has presented on these topics at national meetings. Dr. Schwartzman has additionally authored numerous papers, abstracts, and book chapters on a variety of rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.
Dr. Schwartzman is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (SPARTAN) and the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA). She is an Assistant Attending Physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Enrique Mendez specializes in Rheumatology in Lake Charles, Louisiana with over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) in San Salvador, El Salvador. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Vernon Hospital, an affiliate of the New York Medical College in Mount Vernon, New York. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans (now LSU Health New Orleans). Dr. Mendez's specialty areas are Osteoporosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Arthritis and Arthropathies. He currently holds several awards and publications in the field of rheumatology clinical research and is considered one of the leading experts in Lupus Clinical Trials in Louisiana. Dr. Mendez truly believes in the need for accurate clinical studies performed to provided quality care to all patients in need of life changing therapies.
Dr. Enrique Mendez has partnered with Accurate Clinical Research for conduction and management of his clinical research studies. Accurate Clinical Research is a Site Management Organization (SMO) exclusively designed to provide a definitive path for rheumatological care. ACR has created a research site Networking organization, partnering with physicians and pharmaceuticals to conduct clinical research studies. Designed for a mutually beneficial approach, ACR supports Sponsors and CRO companies by advancing the understanding of particular medications. As well as simultaneously providing patients with access to new medications at no cost.
For more information on studies at Center for Orthopedics Rheumatology Department, contact Miguel Soneira, FMD, MPH, Director of Research, 1727 Imperial Boulevard, Building 1, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Phone: 337-312-8018. Email: [email protected].
Dr. Enrique Mendez specializes in Rheumatology in Lake Charles, Louisiana with over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Salvadoreña Alberto Masferrer (USAM) in San Salvador, El Salvador. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Vernon Hospital, an affiliate of the New York Medical College in Mount Vernon, New York. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans (now LSU Health New Orleans). Dr. Mendez's specialty areas are Osteoporosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Arthritis and Arthropathies. He currently holds several awards and publications in the field of rheumatology clinical research and is considered one of the leading experts in Lupus Clinical Trials in Louisiana. Dr. Mendez truly believes in the need for accurate clinical studies performed to provided quality care to all patients in need of life changing therapies.
Dr. Enrique Mendez has partnered with Accurate Clinical Research for conduction and management of his clinical research studies. Accurate Clinical Research is a Site Management Organization (SMO) exclusively designed to provide a definitive path for rheumatological care. ACR has created a research site Networking organization, partnering with physicians and pharmaceuticals to conduct clinical research studies. Designed for a mutually beneficial approach, ACR supports Sponsors and CRO companies by advancing the understanding of particular medications. As well as simultaneously providing patients with access to new medications at no cost.
For more information on studies at Center for Orthopedics Rheumatology Department, contact Miguel Soneira, FMD, MPH, Director of Research, 1727 Imperial Boulevard, Building 1, Suite B, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Phone: 337-312-8018. Email: [email protected].
Wonil Lee, MD, has been practicing rheumatology as a board-certified rheumatologist since joining Rheumatology Associates in 2000. He works closely with patients at the North Hollywood, California, location, offering comprehensive rheumatology services.
Dr. Lee graduated with maximum distinction from the University of Chile Medical School. He completed his internship, residency, and chief residency at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California.
He completed a two-year clinical fellowship and a one-year research fellowship as a clinical instructor at USC School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology.
Since his graduation, Dr. Lee has been part of the faculty as a clinical assistant professor at the USC Division of Rheumatology.
His peers have widely recognized his clinical skills. In fact, Dr. Lee appears in the Super Doctors, Best Doctors, and America’s Top Physicians list.
Dr. Lee has active hospital privileges at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. He has extensive experience and interest in clinical trials, as he has been the principal investigator in over 12 clinical trials.
Sean J. Wollaston, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist at Rheumatology Associates in North Hollywood, California.
Dr. Wollaston completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Before moving to Los Angeles, he earned his medical degree with honors at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, to fulfill his internal medicine residency at the University of California in Los Angeles.
Following his residency at UCLA, Dr. Wollaston completed a rheumatology fellowship where he was the recipient of the American College of Rheumatology Clinical Investigator Award.
Before joining the team at Rheumatology Associates, Dr. Wollaston served as a clinical instructor of medicine and an assistant clinical professor for three years at UCLA. During his teaching years, Dr. Wollaston provided Rheumatology Board Review for UCLA internal medicine residents, served as the chair of the Arthroscopy Study Group for the American College of Rheumatology and the chair of the Rheumatology Section, Pathophysiology of Disease for second-year medical students.
Dr. Wollaston is also the co-author and reviewer of numerous medical research papers and book chapters and is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine.