Uzma Khan, MD, Rheumatologist
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Uzma Khan, MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

1405 SE 164th Ave Ste 201 Vancouver WA, 98683
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About

Dr. Uzma Khan is a Board Certified Adult Rheumatologist practicing in Vancouver, WA. She has more than 20 years of experience. Her education started in Pakistan and then she moved to the United States in order to complete her residency. After several years of training on the East coast and Midwest, she has been a part of the Northwest community since 2004. Dr. Khan specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, systemic autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthirtis and osteoporosis.

Education and Training

RUSH university Rheumatology Fellowship 1999

Dow University of Medicine MBBS 1991

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Female English, Hindi, Urdu
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Uzma Khan, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Carpal tunnel and arthritis?

    Thank you for reaching out to us. Pain at the base of the thumb that gets worse with activity is likely related to osteoarthritis of the thumb. Use of topical pain medications and use of brace is helpful. Carpal tunnel usually causes numbness and tingling in the fingers especially the 1-3 with hand activity and sometimes at night. Thank you READ MORE

  • Immunosuppressed and stuck at home?

    Thank you for reaching out to us. Since your husband is not an established patient with us, we can not give any medical advice. It is recommended that you reach out to his current rheumatologist who is treating his lupus. Thank you READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Rheumatoid ArthritisOsteoporosisReactive ArthritisSjogren's SyndromeLupusGoutVasculitisPsoriatic ArthritisAnkylosing SpondylitisIntraarticular Joint injectionsInfusions

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • CEO AK Rheumatology 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American college of Rheumatology, United Rheumatology, WA Rheumatology Alliance  

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hiking, baking and traveling

Uzma Khan, MD's Practice location

AK Rheumatology

1405 SE 164th Ave Ste 201 -
Vancouver, WA 98683
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https://www.akrheumatology.com/

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