Dr. Peter B Martens M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
South Shore Internal Medicine 100 Highland Street Milton MA, 02186About
Dr. Peter Martens is a rheumatologist practicing in Milton, MA. Dr. Martens 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. Martens 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
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1990
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Septic arthritis in adults: clinical features, outcome, and intensive care requirements.
- Bilateral symmetric inflammatory reaction to hylan G-F 20 injection.
- Incidence of physician-diagnosed primary Sjögren syndrome in residents of Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- Sickness in Spoon River: village health at the turn of the century.
- Iguana-associated salmonellosis in a young adult.
- Splinter hemorrhages following arterial puncture.
- War, Walt Whitman, and William Osler.
Awards
- Mayo Clinic. 1997 Phillip Hench Award
- 1996 American College Of Rheumatology, Senior
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Fellowships
- Mayo Grad School Of Med, Mn, Fellow:Rheumatology 1994
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