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NILANJANA BOSE

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

Dr. Nilanjana Bose has had a distinguished academic and clinical career. She completed her internship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, OK and rheumatology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She is board certified in rheumatology and enjoys the challenges of taking care of patients with diverse rheumatologic problems. She also completed an online MBA program (with a focus on healthcare administration) through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2019, adding to her skills.
She has worked in diverse clinical settings from 2011 through 2022 (from the Veterans’ Affairs hospital in Richmond, VA to a university-based clinic at UTMB, Galveston and then at a private rheumatology practice in Pearland), providing the very best in rheumatologic care. In pursuit of her passion to provide a personalized approach to rheumatology patients, she started Lonestar Rheumatology in 2022.
Dr. Bose has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals. She has also contributed to rheumatology book chapters and presented her research at multiple meetings. She regularly contributes to online articles on arthritis-related topics for public awareness and is actively involved with the Arthritis Foundation in Houston. She enjoys being an active member of the community. She is a member of the Memorial Hermann MHMD physician network and also affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Pearland.
She has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2021
Dr. Bose is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology. Her hobbies include Indian classical dance and traveling.
20 years Experience
NILANJANA BOSE
  • HOUSTON, TEXAS
  • Medical College, Kolkata,India
  • Accepting new patients

How can you tell if you are in remission?

Remission is usually based on clinical and lab testing measures. Ultimately this is something your rheumatologist can assess best.

Is walking good for osteoarthritis of the knee?

Hello!Ligh walking is fine, however you should avoid high impact exercises like running or jogging. Thanks

Can knee support help arthritis?

Yes knee braces are helpful

How do you treat knee arthritis?

Please visit your rheumatologist for options. We typically use knee bracing, pain medication (creams or oal meds) or possbily knee injections.

How to help finger arthritis?

We advise using paraffin wax bath, squeeze balls and sometimes supplements

How can I slow down arthritis in my knees?

You can try to maintain optimal weight, eat right and exercise with a low impact regimen

Can knee arthritis be treated with a surgery?

Depedning on the kind of arthritis and the extent, your orthopedic surgeon can advise you on this

What should you not do with hip arthritis?

Avoid high impact exercises

Can you treat knee pain?

Yes we can treat knee pain with medical modalities

Can you exercise with hip arthritis?

Yes, but try low impact exercises and stetches

What is the best exercise for knee arthritis?

Lowe impact exercises and physical therapy

My leg and ankle hurt a lot?

Yes, osteoarthritis can cause pain. Please try low impact exercises, physical therapy and a healthy diet alonmg with pain medicines

Medicines for knee pain?

Hello Yes, she can use these medicines and also try knee bracing and physical therapy. The calcium/D will help the bone loss, but she needs to get periodic BMDs and check her serum READ MORE
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Yes, she can use these medicines and also try knee bracing and physical therapy. The calcium/D will help the bone loss, but she needs to get periodic BMDs and check her serum vitamin D levels too.

Long-term knee pain?

You need to get the knee pain evaluated, if arthritis we can advise you further

Can acupressure help joint pain?

Yes, sometimes acupressure can help with joint pain

Preventing osteoporosis?

Hello,Yes Calcium can help prevent bone loss, so can vitamin D. You also should get regular DXA scans.

What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in the knees?

Hello. There are lots of treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis. I recommend consulting with a rheumatologist who can safely guide you with medications.

How can I treat arthritis in my ankle?

Hello, usually we treat with a combination of medication, physical therapy and injections if needd. Arthritis supplements like turmeric, glucosamine, fish oil, etc can also help. READ MORE
Hello, usually we treat with a combination of medication, physical therapy and injections if needd. Arthritis supplements like turmeric, glucosamine, fish oil, etc can also help.

Does my mom have osteoporosis?

Hello! No, I do not think so. Osteoporosis is common is women after menopause. Please consult her PCP or rheumatologist to help treat the osteporosis.

How physiotherapy helps arthritis?

Yes, physical therapy can help arthritis by improving muscle and joint strength and muscle conditioning.