SMC Physicians

Rheumatology

SMC Physicians is a Rheumatology practice in Galloway, NJ with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders related to inflammation of the joints, muscles, and ligaments. Rheumatologists at SMC Physicians perform 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 at Rheumatology practices 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 Rheumatology practices 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.

Nephrological Technology

Endocrinology

SMC Physicians is an Endocrinology practice in Galloway, NJ with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in managing endocrine dysfunctions and practicing internal medicine. Endocrinologists at SMC Physicians perform diagnostic tests and treatments of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, testicles, and ovaries, as well as the pancreas. Endocrinology is the study of hormones and the endocrine system, which controls body functions like metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Endocrinology practices include diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome, and cancer, as well as the menopause and andropause life stages. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Endocrinology practices include imaging tests, blood tests, hormone therapies, and tissue removal surgeries like parathyroidectomy.