Dr. Usharani M Kumar M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
609 35th Ave Moline IL, 61265About
Dr. Usharani Kumar is a rheumatologist practicing in Moline, IL. Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar 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
Madras Medical College
Coimbatore Medical College 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
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