Dr. Jitendra I Vasandani MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY LUBBOCK TX, 79407About
Dr. Jitendra Vasandani is a rheumatologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Vasandani 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. Vasandani 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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