Dr. Michael Samir Thakor MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2121 E Harmony Rd Suite 361 Fort Collins CO, 80528About
Dr. Michael Thakor is a rheumatologist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Thakor specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Thakor treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
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