Donald L Kimpel
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Donald Kimpel is a rheumatologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Kimpel 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. Kimpel 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
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Intravenous immunoglobulin to prevent recurrent thrombosis in the antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Catching a break.
- Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging positively impacts the management of some patients with rheumatoid arthritis or suspected RA.
- Control of organelle transmission in Chlorophytum.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis.
- Effects of mitomycin C on metabolism in a rat liver preparation.
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