Dr. Matthew James Koster M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2160 S 1st Ave Main Hospital Buildi Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Matthew Koster is a rheumatologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Koster 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. Koster 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- Racial disparity in arthroplasty remains disjointed.
- Acute digital ischemia: A rare presentation of antisynthetase syndrome.
- Indirect comparisons of the efficacy of biological agents in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Cardiopulmonary involvement in Takayasu's arteritis.
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