Dr. J Harrell Docherty MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
635 W Wesmark Blvd Sumter SC, 29150About
Dr. J Docherty is a rheumatologist practicing in Sumter, SC. Dr. Docherty 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. Docherty 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 University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1994
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Sarcoidosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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