Dr. Joan Kathryn Kowalec M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
400 Osborne Ter L-4 Newark NJ, 07112About
Dr. Joan Kowalec is a rheumatologist practicing in Newark, NJ. Dr. Kowalec 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. Kowalec 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
Rutgers 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
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