“Can you take a child to a rheumatologist?”

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“Can you take a child to a rheumatologist?”

My 13 year old son has joint pain and I don't want him on medication. Can you take a child to a rheumatologist?

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**Dr. Thomas Olenginski** Rheumatologist Danville, PA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Thomas Olenginski Rheumatologist Danville, PA

yes………Pediatric Rheumatology

**Dr. Jonathan Moyer Simon** Rheumatologist Bloomfield, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jonathan Moyer Simon Rheumatologist Bloomfield, NJ

You should look for a pediatric rheumatologist

**Dr. David Borenstein** Rheumatologist Washington, District of Columbia · Accepted Answer

Dr. David Borenstein Rheumatologist Washington, District of Columbia

You should take a child to a pediatric rheumatologist. They take care of babies to adolescents