Dr. Timothy Joseph Swartz M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
555 W Crosstown Parkway 201 Kalamazoo MI, 49008About
Dr. Timothy Swartz is a rheumatologist practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Swartz 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. Swartz 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Dr. Timothy Joseph Swartz M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How do I know if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by inflammation in the joints. The hallmarks of inflammation are soft (feels “mushy”) swelling, redness and warmth of the joint. There is tenderness and often pain with use and restricted range of motion. Rheumatoid arthritis may have other more generalized symptoms such as fatigue, swollen glands and low grade fevers. Classically Rheumatoid Arthritis is in the hands, wrists and feet but can involve any joint. Usually blood tests will show signs of inflammation and often a positive rheumatoid factor or anti-CCP antibody. Your Primary Care physician or a Rheumatologist should be able to differentiate this from the more common osteoarthritis. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Stimulation of peripheral blood T cells by an activated T-cell line: a novel human autologous T-T lymphocyte reaction.
- Antigenicity of passively acquired major histocompatibility antigens on T cells.
- The syngeneic T-T lymphocyte reaction (STTLR). I. Induction of primary T anti-T cell proliferative responses in T cell cultures stimulated with self- and antigen-reactive T cells.
- Effects of digoxin-specific antibodies on accumulation and binding of digoxin by
- Infection with CDC group DF-2 gram-negative rod: report of two cases.
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Professional Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
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