Dr. Charles L. Ludivico MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
701 Ostrum St Suite 402 Bethlehem PA, 18015About
Dr. Charles Ludivico is a rheumatologist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Ludivico 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. Ludivico 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
MD at Temple University
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1970
Temple University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Survey for immune complexes in disseminated gonococcal arthritis-dermatitis syndrome.
- Survey for immune complexes in disseminated gonococcal arthritis-dermatitis syndrome.
- Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis with glomerulonephritis and pseudotumor cerebri.
- Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis with glomerulonephritis and pseudotumor cerebri.
- Sedimentation of leukocytes within the joint space.
- Sedimentation of leukocytes within the joint space.
- Predictive value of anti-DNA antibody and selected laboratory studies in systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Survey of synovial fluid cryoprecipitates.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
Fellowships
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 1975
Internships
- Temple University Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Pennsylvania
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology, Pennsylvania Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- His passion for finding evidence of autoimmune disorders.
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Photography, Spending Time With His 2 Grandchildren
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