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Rita E. Cuevas, MD

Rheumatologist

Gender: Female
Experience: 20+ years

About Rita E. Cuevas, MD

Rita E. Cuevas, MD is a rheumatologist and adult medicine family doctor. Dr. Rita E. Cuevas has 20+ years of experience in rheumatology.

Education

Rita E. Cuevas, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Rita E. Cuevas, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since January 13, 2006, and her NPI number is 1689653917.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rita E. Cuevas, please call (210) 223-5588.

Rheumatologist

Dr. Rita E. Cuevas is a Rheumatologist in San Antonio, TX with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments. As a Rheumatologist, Rita E. Cuevas, 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 San Antonio, TX

Adult Medicine Family Doctor

Dr. Rita E. Cuevas is an Adult Medicine Family Doctor in San Antonio, TX with special training and skill in wellness and disease prevention in patients of all ages, but mostly adults. As an Adult Medicine Family Doctor, Rita E. Cuevas, MD performs medical history analysis, screening tests, diagnostics and pharmaceutical or integrative treatment of diseases and conditions for predominantly adult patients. Adult Medicine is a general health specialist with comprehensive knowledge of all basic biological functions, who refers patients with complex conditions to reputable medical specialists. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Adult Medicine Family Doctors include annual checkups, ear, sinus, and throat infections, obesity, contraception, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Medicine Family Doctors include physical examinations, medication prescriptions, STD testing, fertility testing, CT, MRI, or x-ray diagnostic imaging recommendations, adult health, safety, and nutrition education, as well as referrals to medical specialists when needed.

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