
Dr. Rania Mary Shammas M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2625 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 322 BURBANK CA, 91505About
Dr. Rania Shammas is a rheumatologist practicing in San Leandro, CA. Dr. Shammas 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. Shammas 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Immunodeficiency
- Lupus
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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- Dr. Gilbert Neil Ross MD2625 West Alameda Avenue Burbank CA 91505
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