
Dr. Sharon Michelle Dowell MBBS
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Suite 5000 Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Sharon Dowell, MD treats patients in Washington, District Of Columbia, specializing in rheumatology. Dr. Dowell graduated from University Of The West Indies and is licensed to practice medicine at ...
Education and Training
University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences 2000
Provider Details

Dr. Sharon Michelle Dowell MBBS's Expert Contributions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Excess sweating and drowsiness are not common adverse effects of Sulfasalazine or Hydroxychloroquine. About 10% of patients on Sulfasalazine may experience some skin rash and gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain). Hydroxychloroquine is generally well tolerated. The most considered adverse effect is of possible damage to the eyes with long term use. This injury to the eyes is reversible, if it is detected early and the medication is stopped. All patients are hence advised to have regular eye doctor visits to check for signs of this damage. Please speak to your rheumatologist about this and about your recent symptoms. READ MORE
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
- Dermatomyositis
Dr. Sharon Michelle Dowell MBBS's Practice location
Practice At 2041 Georgia Ave Nw Suite 5000
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Suite 5000 -Washington, DC 20060Get Direction
Dr. Karen Halasan
University Of Connecticut Health Ctr -Farmington, CT 06030Get Direction
Dr. Sharon Michelle Dowell MBBS's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Rheumatoid Arthritis's Impact on the Lungs and How to Protect Them
Rheumatoid arthritis’s causes are poorly understood by the medical community, but that doesn’t mean that patients shouldn’t be proactive in managing their RA and working to prevent flares.Patients with RA should also be aware that it does not just affect their bones and joints. This autoimmune...
- Chronic Knee Pain: What Are the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment?
Chronic knee pain is a long-lasting pain in the knees that is associated with swelling and stiffness. Typically, a knee pain lasts for more than three months. There are several causes of chronic knee pain and this article will focus on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.What is...
- Alternative Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Why go the alternative route?Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the membranes that line the joints causing inflammation. It is a painful, chronic condition that can be managed by drugs. Although drugs may be effective, they can have...
- Minority Women at Higher Risk for Lupus than Others
Many fans were shocked when singer and actress Selena Gomez revealed to her followers that she has been battling lupus. When Gomez made that declaration, she no longer was just one of the millions of people who have the disorder but rather, she became a spokesperson and advocate for many who have...
- Sobering Fact: Fibromyalgia Is Associated with an Increased Rate of Suicide
Although it is an important issue that affects many families around the world, suicide is not exactly typical dinner table chatter. Chronic diseases may not be the main reason for suicidal tendencies to show up among patients, however, they are still a modifier that should be taken into account,...
- Sports Illustrated Model Robyn Lawley’s Lupus Journey Through Motherhood
It is estimated by the Lupus Foundation of America that at least five million people around the world have a form of lupus. There are 1.5 million in the United States, alone. Women of childbearing age are most likely to be stricken by this autoimmune disease. There are four different forms of lupus,...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Richard Wilson M.D.1647 Benning Rd NE Washington DC 20002
- Xiaochun Zhang Other2102 D Gallows Rd Vienna VA 22182
- Dr. Jerome J Schnapp M.D.7300 Hanover Dr #201 Greenbelt MD 20770
- Dr. Shari B Diamond M.D.2021 K St Nw Washington DC 20006
- Dr. Joseph P. Laukaitis M.D.2141 K. Street, N. W. Washington DC 20037
- Dr. Monica Maria Stewart M.D.1396 Piccard Dr Rockville MD 20850
Nearest Hospitals
MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERl
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20010ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
114 WOODLAND STREET HARTFORD CT 6105CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTERl
282 WASHINGTON STREET HARTFORD CT 6106