Dr. Douglas Lee Metcalf M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1551 WESTBROOK PLAZA DR WINSTON SALEM NC, 27103About
Dr. Douglas Metcalf is a rheumatologist practicing in WINSTON SALEM, NC. Dr. Metcalf 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. Metcalf 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
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1979
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
Fellowships
- North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Rheumatology, NC, USA 1980
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center 1980
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