Dr. Douglas E. Roberts, MD, FACR, Rheumatologist
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Dr. Douglas E. Roberts, MD, FACR

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(40)
500 University Ave #230 Sacramento CA, 95825
Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Roberts treats patients in his private clinic, not in a large medical group. He has seen many of the same patients for over 10 years. He manages conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ...

Education and Training

University of Nevada Reno Medicine 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology- 1987

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cortisone Injections As Needed Per Condition
  • Viscosupplementation
  • Joint Aspirations (fluid Removal) & Injections (shots)

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American College of Rheumatology  1990 

Publications

  • Multiple1. Femoral Osteomyelitis After Tooth Extraction, Roberts DE, Am J Orth, 27(8) 624-626, 1998 2. ANCA1998

Experience & Accolades

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine2004University of California DavisAttending Physician Voluntary Clinical Faculty

Dr. Douglas E. Roberts, MD, FACR's Practice location

Douglas Roberts MD

500 University Ave #230 -
Sacramento, CA 95825
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New patients: 916-565-1989, 916-565-1989
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