Rheumatologist
Dr. Yun S. Choe is a Rheumatologist in Olympia, WA
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments.
As a Rheumatologist, Yun S. Choe, 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 Olympia, WA
Adolescent Medicine Doctor
Dr. Yun S. Choe is an Adolescent Medicine Doctor in Olympia, WA
with special training and skill in providing healthcare for young adults.
As an Adolescent Medicine Doctor, Yun S. Choe, MD performs
preventative care, assessments, and treatment of conditions in adolescents. Adolescent Medicine is
physical and psychological healthcare for patients in their teens and early 20s. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adolescent Medicine Doctors include colds, viruses, acne, sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and physical, mental, and emotional disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Doctors
include annual physicals, cold and virus treatment, bone setting and suture treatment, long-term disease monitoring, imaging, pregnancy testing, family planning, and health education.
An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Adolescent Medicine Doctors in Olympia, WA
