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Dipti H. Doshi

Rheumatologist

Dr. Dipti Doshi is a rheumatologist practicing in Cerritos, CA. She is also CEO/Medical director of Advanced Arthritis and Rheumatology center. Dr. Doshi 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. for example Lupus,Rheumatoid Arthritis,osteoarthritis,Gout etc.. She also specialized in painless injections for Joints of cortisone/Gel injections . Also treating pain and related issues with knees, shoulders, hips, hands . Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Having Infusion center and doing I/V Infusions of Biologic medications like Remicade,Orencia, Actremara, Methyl prednisone, Prolia, Reclast, Rituximab, Etc... Also doing I/V infusion and Injections for Vitamines too of various kinds like for Fibromyalgia, increasing Immunity etc...
Dipti H. Doshi
  • Artesia, CA
  • Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Accepting new patients

Is there a therapy to treat painful swollen joints?

There are different kind of arthritis where you can have swelling of joints, so you should get evaluation from any Rheumatologist.

What are the starting signs of arthritis?

possible /. arthritis can happen due to aging which is called osteoarthritis but you do need to take her to doctor for further evaluation.

Is this arthritis?

Most of time you can have osteoarthritis depends on mileage what you have covered. please do x ray of hands and see doctor. also need to differentiate different kinds of arthritis READ MORE
Most of time you can have osteoarthritis depends on mileage what you have covered. please do x ray of hands and see doctor. also need to differentiate different kinds of arthritis , so need to evaluate

Why do I get lower back pain just before my periods?

Before periods womens can get lower back pain but for further evaluation you should also see your gynaecologist and PCP to have xray lower back done to differentiate the cause. READ MORE
Before periods womens can get lower back pain but for further evaluation you should also see your gynaecologist and PCP to have xray lower back done to differentiate the cause.

Is there any way to predict arthritis flare-ups?

Possible you can have flare up or depends on weather, stress level which can also make you feel same.

My sister is suffering from sacroiliitis. Will it affect her chances of getting pregnant?

First of all need to know why she has Sacroiilitis. depends on same and medications can know regarding pregnancy. Please see any Rheumatologist.

Why do I get back pain that worsens while walking?

Need evaluation by X ray , there are many different kinds of arthritis which can give this symptoms. please see PCP or Rheumatologist.

How do I know if I have rheumatoid arthritis?

There are certain criteria to diagnose RA. joint swelling, morning stiffness and high inflammation marker or high appropriate labs for Rheumatoid arthritis, Thus history, Physical READ MORE
There are certain criteria to diagnose RA.
joint swelling, morning stiffness and high inflammation marker or high appropriate labs for Rheumatoid arthritis, Thus history, Physical exam and blood test can confirm diagnosis.

Should I exercise anymore?

you should always do any excercise as tolerated only, do not overdo and go to doctor for evaluation for RA as well as OA. Do warm and cold compression massage.

Painful

lupus itself does not cause any arthritis in lower back but medication for lupus like prednisone can cause osteoporosis or compression fractures in lower back. need to follow READ MORE
lupus itself does not cause any arthritis in lower back but medication for lupus like prednisone can cause osteoporosis or compression fractures in lower back.
need to follow up with doctor for further evaluation.

Lupus pain?

you need to do have blood work up as well as X ray chest to see disease activity of lupus. so please see your doctor.

RA and pregnancy

Hi!  If you plan to have pregnancy , then stop methotraxate 3 months before your plan and you can take plaquanil before(while planningfor pregnancy) and during pregnancy and also READ MORE
Hi! 
If you plan to have pregnancy , then stop methotraxate 3 months before your plan and you can take plaquanil before(while planningfor pregnancy) and during pregnancy and also RA itself has less chances to flare up during pregnancy. so less medications needed. also prednisone can be useful if needed.