Rheumatology Division

Rheumatologists are experts in treating arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Rheumatologists are specially trained to diagnose and treat inflammatory diseases of the joints and soft tissues (tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones), and care for patients with arthritis, gout, tendonitis and a variety of other joint and connective tissue disorders.

Inflammation of the joints, muscles and other soft tissues are caused by wear and tear, infection, or disorders of the immune system, called autoimmune diseases. These latter conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, polymyositis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and many forms of vasculitis. Recent advancements in understanding the causes of arthritis led to the introduction of new medications that revolutionized the treatment of many debilitating joint diseases.

Rheumatology Faculty

• Fatme Allam, M.D.
  
• Hom Neupane, M.D.
  Assistant Professor
• Meribeth Ogrinc, M.D.
  
• Andras Perl, M.D., Ph.D.
  Professor
• Paul Phillips, M.D.
  Professor

Practice Sites

• University Health Care Center
  Phone: 315 464-3836
  
  
• 1000 East Genesee Street text
  (Hill Medical Center)
  Suite 403
  Phone: 315 464-2929