Rheumatologist
Dr. Stephen R. Mitchell is a Rheumatologist in Washington, DC
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments.
As a Rheumatologist, Stephen R. Mitchell, MD performs
physical examination, imaging, and testing for musculoskeletal and systemic autoimmune conditions, commonly called rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology is
a medical specialty dedicated to treating diseases and disorders related to conditions that cause joint, muscle, and bone pain, stiffness, and deformity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Rheumatologists include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, chronic pain in the back, neck, knee, hip, or other joint, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, vasculitis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis, and antiphospholipid syndrome.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Rheumatologists
include x-ray, MRI, and CT imaging, rheumatoid factor testing, c-reactive protein testing, synovial fluid testing, pain medication prescription, physical therapy referral, dietary recommendations, and referral to other specialists as needed.
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
Rheumatologists in Georgetown, Washington, DC
Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephen R. Mitchell is an Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine in Washington, DC
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating allergies and immunodeficiencies.
As an Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine, Stephen R. Mitchell, MD performs
tests and therapies to treat abnormal immune system reactions. Allergy & Immunology - Internal Medicine is
the management of immune system disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Allergists & Immunologists - Internal Medicine include allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune disorders, and immune deficiency syndromes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Allergists & Immunologists - Internal Medicine
include blood tests, immunizations, antihistamine and immunosuppression prescription medication, nutritional therapy, acupuncture, and botanical supplements.
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of allergy and immunologic disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Allergy & Immunology.
Allergists Immunologists Internal Medicine in Georgetown, Washington, DC
