Rheumatologist
Dr. Nabih I. Abdou is a Rheumatologist in Kansas City, MO
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments.
As a Rheumatologist, Nabih I. Abdou, MD, PhD 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 Kansas City, MO
Allergist
Dr. Nabih I. Abdou is an Allergist in Kansas City, MO
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma.
As an Allergist, Nabih I. Abdou, MD, PhD performs
therapies and provides medication to treat conditions like seasonal allergies, year-round allergies, food allergies, and asthma. Allergy Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating conditions related to allergic reactions produced by the human immune response. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Allergists include hay fever allergy, food allergies, hives, asthma, insect sting allergies, and allergies caused by pollen or dust mites.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Allergists
include prescribing steroid nasal sprays, antihistamines, and decongestants to treat allergies, giving allergy injection treatments, recommending blood tests, and referring patients to other specialists as needed.
Allergists in Kansas City, MO
Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist
Dr. Nabih I. Abdou is a Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist in Kansas City, MO
with special training and skill in studying the functions and dysfunctions of the immune system.
As a Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist, Nabih I. Abdou, MD, PhD performs
laboratory tests to identify abnormal immune system reactions. Clinical & Laboratory Immunology is
the diagnosis of immune system disorders to enable treatment development. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical & Laboratory Immunologists include allergies, autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and HIV.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical & Laboratory Immunologists
include blood and antibody tests.
Clinical Laboratory Immunologists in Kansas City, MO
