Dr. Douglas E. Roberts, MD, FACR
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
500 University Ave #230 Sacramento CA, 95825Practice 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
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
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