Dr. Sowmya Lakshmi Surapaneni M.D
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
500 University Drive C5840 Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Sowmya Surapaneni is a rheumatologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Surapaneni 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. Surapaneni 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
Siddhartha Medical College 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Pain
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