Dr. Richard A Yonker DO
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
411 Commercial Ct Suite D Venice FL, 34292About
Dr. Richard Yonker is a rheumatologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Yonker 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. Yonker 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Detection and quantitation of circulating immune complexes in arterial blood of patients with rheumatic disease.
- Weber-Christian disease. Analysis of 15 cases and review of the literature.
- Necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis with eosinophilic infiltrates limited to the prostate. Case report and review of the literature.
- Practical points on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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