Dr. Timothy M Spiegel M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1919 State St Suite 306 Santa Barbara CA, 93101About
Dr. Timothy Spiegel is a rheumatologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Spiegel 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. Spiegel treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Outpatient educational program for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
- The effect of dapsone in steroid-dependent asthma.
- Evaluation and treatment of local musculoskeletal disorders in elderly patients.
- Evaluation and treatment of local musculoskeletal disorders in elderly patients.
- Are rehabilitation programs for rheumatoid arthritis patients effective?
- What are we measuring? An examination of walk time and grip strength.
- Evaluating self-care activities: comparison of a self-reported questionnaire with an occupational therapist interview.
- Amebic pericarditis consequent to amebic abscess of right lobe of the liver. Report of a case.
- Arthritic hand response to pressure gradient gloves.
- Arthritic hand response to pressure gradient gloves.
- An objective examination of multidisciplinary patient conferences.
- Reliability of xerographic reproduction measurements of ulnar deviation.
- Anti-inflammatory agents in arthritis.
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