Dr. William F Sullivan MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3 Medical Park Drive Fairhope AL, 36532About
Dr. William Sullivan is a rheumatologist practicing in Fairhope, AL. Dr. Sullivan 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. Sullivan treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1974
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Scleroderma
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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