Dr. Catherine L Sullivan MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2619 Francis Lewis Blvd Flushing NY, 11358About
Dr. Catherine Sullivan is a rheumatologist practicing in Flushing, NY. Dr. Sullivan 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. Sullivan 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
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1989
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
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Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Pain
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