Dr. Richard I Sperling MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
72 Washington St Suite 1200 Taunton MA, 02780Rating
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About
Dr. Richard Sperling is a rheumatologist practicing in Taunton, MA. Dr. Sperling 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. Sperling 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effects of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on neutrophils.
- Dietary omega-3 fatty acids: effects on lipid mediators of inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Effects of dietary fish oil on leukocyte leukotriene and PAF generation and on
- Diet therapy in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Validation of a meta-analysis: the effects of fish oil in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Eicosanoids in rheumatoid arthritis.
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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