Dr. Joseph Charles Shanahan MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
10208 Cerny St Suite 301 Raleigh NC, 27617About
Dr. Joseph Shanahan is a rheumatologist practicing in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Shanahan 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. Shanahan treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockade: a novel therapy for rheumatic disease.
- Dialysis-associated systemic fibrosis (nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy): study of inflammatory cells and transforming growth factor beta1 expression in affected skin.
- Multiple pulmonary missile emboli.
- Misleading urine tests after Hexabrix IVU.
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