Dr. Wendy R. Silversmith MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
45 Wells Street Suite 203b Westerly RI, 02891About
Dr. Wendy Silversmith is a rheumatologist practicing in Westerly, RI. Dr. Silversmith 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. Silversmith 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
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1997
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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