Mr. Robert G. Trapp MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1200 Centre West Drive The Arthritis Center Springfield IL, 62704About
Dr. Robert Trapp is a rheumatologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Trapp 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. Trapp 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Chronic low back pain: new perspectives and treatment guidelines for primary care: Part I.
- Chronic low back pain: new perspectives and treatment guidelines for primary care: Part II.
- Free protein S levels are elevated in familial C4b-binding protein deficiency.
- Hereditary complement (C6) deficiency associated with systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome and hyperthyroidism.
- C4 binding protein deficiency in a patient with atypical Behçet's disease.
- Nailfold capillaroscopy in type I diabetics with vasculopathy and limited joint mobility.
- Cerebral artery vasoconstriction and the Raynaud phenomenon.
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