Dr. Leroy Arnold Pacheco MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1617 University Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87102About
Dr. Leroy Pacheco is a rheumatologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Pacheco 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. Pacheco 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1986
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1986
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Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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