Dr. William T. Ayoub M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
200 Scenery Dr State College PA, 16801About
Dr. William Ayoub is a rheumatologist practicing in State College, PA. Dr. Ayoub 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. Ayoub 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Misdiagnosis of a chylous cyst as chest wall gouty tophus: a case of true pseudogout.
- Improving detection and treatment of osteoporosis: redesigning care using the electronic medical record and shared medical appointments.
- Improved influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in rheumatology patients taking immunosuppressants using an electronic health record best practice alert.
- Polymyalgia rheumatica. Duration of therapy and long-term outcome.
- Bone destruction and ankylosis in Whipple's disease.
- Central nervous system manifestations after pulse therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus.
Treatments
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American College of Physicians
- Fellow American College of Rheumatology
- Member International Society of Clinical Densitometry
Fellowships
- Geisinger Medical Center , Rheumatology 1983
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