Dr. Rajiv Kumar Dixit M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
120 La Casa Via Suite 204 Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Rajiv Dixit is a rheumatologist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Dixit 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. Dixit 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
University Of Nairobi, College Of Health Sciences Medicine
University of Nairobi School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2012 San Francisco Super Doctors
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Fellowships
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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