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Dr. Amro Elbalkhi M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
974 W Foothill Blvd Upland CA, 91786About
Dr. Amro Elbalkhi is a rheumatologist practicing in SANTA MONICA, CA. Dr. Elbalkhi 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. Elbalkhi 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 of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Amro Elbalkhi M.D.'s Practice location
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404Get Direction
Practice At 974 W Foothill Blvd
974 W Foothill Blvd -Upland, CA 91786Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Antony Chunting Hou M.D.548 N 13th Ave Upland CA 91786
- Dr. Dwight Justin Goddard MD1382 E Foothill Blvd Upland CA 91786
- Dr. Morris Kokhab M.D.974 W FOOTHILL BLVD UPLAND CA 91786
- Dr. Eric C Lee M.D.548 N 13th Ave Upland CA 91786
- Ebrahim Sadeghi najafabadi M.D.886 W FOOTHILL BLVD STE E UPLAND CA 91786
- Dr. Thang Trung Le MD548 N 13th Ave Upland CA 91786
Nearest Hospitals
SANTA MONICA - UCLA MED CTR & ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITALl
1250 16TH STREET SANTA MONICA CA 90404RONALD REAGAN U C L A MEDICAL CENTERl
757 WESTWOOD PLAZA LOS ANGELES CA 90095PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTERl
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404MONTCLAIR HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
5000 SAN BERNARDINO ST MONTCLAIR CA 91763