Dr. Pooja N. Patel MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
6431 Fannin Street Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Pooja Patel is a rheumatologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Patel 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. Patel 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
Medical College Baroda 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Immunodeficiency
- Lupus
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Rheumatic Diseases, Arthritis
- Dermatomyositis
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