Dr. Gary E Wheeler MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1813 West Harvard Ave Suite 423 Roseburg OR, 97471About
Dr. Gary Wheeler is a rheumatologist practicing in Roseburg, OR. Dr. Wheeler 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. Wheeler 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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