Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pendleton Wickersham, MD, is a highly trained specialist at Arthritis Associates in San Antonio, Texas. He is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.
Dr. Wickersham grew up in Augusta, Georgia. After graduating magna cum laude from Rice University in Houston, Texas, he attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he earned his medical degree with honors.
Dr. Wickersham then moved to Denver to work on his postgraduate studies. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Wickersham moved to San Antonio to pursue his dream of running a thriving clinical practice, where he’s a partner at San Antonio-based Arthritis Associates. Dr. Wickersham is a frequent speaker and consultant. He’s invented several medical devices and maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education.
In his free time, Dr. Wickersham enjoys exercising outdoors, reading, and fishing. He warmly welcomes his patients to Arthritis Associates and enjoys caring for them.
Jose Roldan, MD, MS, is an expert rheumatologist at Arthritis Associates in San Antonio, Texas. He is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.
Dr. Roldan earned his medical degree from the Institute of Health Sciences in Medellin, Colombia, and a Master of Science in clinical investigation at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed an internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio.
Prior to joining Arthritis Associates, Dr. Roldan was a clinical instructor and associate professor of rheumatology at UTHSC in San Antonio. While at UTHSC, he created and directed the lupus and vasculitis clinics. He was also a staff rheumatologist at San Antonio Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in Texas.
Dr. Roldan maintains his medical credentials to stay up to date with the latest advances in internal medicine and rheumatology. He is a member of the Bexar County Medical Society, Texas Medical Society, and American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Roldan compassionately cares for patients ages 12 and older and welcomes them to Arthritis Associates.
Behnam Khaleghi, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist who blends cutting-edge technology with comprehensive patient-oriented care and is honored to serve the communities of Orange and Laguna Hills, California, at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center.
Dr. Khaleghi earned his medical degree at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Iran. He went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York. Then, he performed a rheumatology fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.
In addition to English, Dr. Khaleghi is fluent in Farsi. His special interests are adult rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis. He’s invested in continuous learning and moving medicine forward.
By offering the most current and state-of-the-art therapies and services, including regenerative medicine, Dr. Khaleghi ensures his patients have access to the highest level of patient care. He also considers serving people to be a privilege and spends as much time as necessary listening to his patients.
Behnam Khaleghi, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist who blends cutting-edge technology with comprehensive patient-oriented care and is honored to serve the communities of Orange and Laguna Hills, California, at Pacific Rheumatology Medical Center.
Dr. Khaleghi earned his medical degree at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Iran. He went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York. Then, he performed a rheumatology fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.
In addition to English, Dr. Khaleghi is fluent in Farsi. His special interests are adult rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, and osteoporosis. He’s invested in continuous learning and moving medicine forward.
By offering the most current and state-of-the-art therapies and services, including regenerative medicine, Dr. Khaleghi ensures his patients have access to the highest level of patient care. He also considers serving people to be a privilege and spends as much time as necessary listening to his patients.
Luis Zuniga-Montes, MD, is an exceptional physician at Arthritis Associates in San Antonio, Texas. He is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.
Dr. Zuniga-Montes earned his medical degree at the University of Caldas in Manizales, Colombia. He completed internal medicine and rheumatology fellowships at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York.
Dr. Zuniga-Montes joined Arthritis Associates in 2011. Prior to that, he was an associate professor of rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He also worked as a staff rheumatologist at the San Antonio Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital.
Dr. Zuniga-Montes maintains his credentials with continuing education to stay current with the latest advances in rheumatology and internal medicine. He’s a member of the Bexar County Medical Society, Texas Medical Society, and American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Zuniga-Montes welcomes his patients to Arthritis Associates and looks forward to improving their health, wellness, and overall quality of life.
Gerald Rosenberg, MD, is an experienced internal medicine specialist at Arthritis Associates in San Antonio, Texas. He’s board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.
Dr. Rosenberg is a St. Louis native. After completing his undergraduate degree at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Rosenberg received a Doctor of Medicine from St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. He completed his internship and residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and finished his medical training with a fellowship in rheumatology at St. Louis University School of Medicine.
He began his private practice as a rheumatologist in San Antonio at Arthritis Associates in the medical center. Dr. Rosenberg was involved in numerous clinical trials that led to many new therapies and medicines in use today. His patients know him as a caring, kind physician.
Although the majority of his patients are adults, Dr. Rosenberg also cares for children age 2 and older. He boasts a strong relationship with The Arthritis Foundation, promotes patient education, and advocates for their rights.
Dr. Rosenberg enjoys helping his patients achieve less pain and a better quality of life. He welcomes them to Arthritis Associates.
Mathew Mosbacker, MD, is a highly trained physician serving patients at Arthritis Associates located in San Antonio, Texas. He is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology.
Dr. Mosbacker earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. He went on to complete an internship and residency in internal medicine and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque.
Dr. Mosbacker is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Bexar County Medical Society. He has served on the Affiliate Society Council of the American College of Rheumatology and is currently the Vice President of the State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists (STAR).
Dr. Mosbacker maintains his credentials with contributing education. He warmly welcomes his patients to Arthritis Associates and looks forward to helping them achieve a better quality of life.
Alison Polston, FNP, DNP is an experienced, board-certified family nurse practitioner at Arthritis Associates in San Antonio, Texas.
Alison graduated with honors from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, where she earned a doctorate degree in nursing. She is passionate about rheumatology because it gives her an opportunity to use a holistic approach when caring for her patients.
She understands that autoimmune diseases are more than a collection of physical symptoms. Her focus is to provide emotional, social, and mental health support for people 12 and older and help them achieve a better quality of life.
Dr. Polston maintains her board certification with continuing education sources. She is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Texas Nurse Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Dr. Polston is originally from Ecuador and is bilingual in English and Spanish. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and dogs, traveling, dancing, and reading. Dr. Polston enjoys caring for all of her patients and welcomes them to Arthritis Associates.
Board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine, Rosy Rajbhandary, MD, sees patients at The Rheumatology Clinic of DFW, PLLC in Burleson, Texas. As a rheumatologist, Dr. Rajbhandary diagnoses and treats adults as well as children with rheumatic disease in transition to a pediatric rheumatologist.
Dr. Rajbhandary received her medical degree with a five-year scholarship to Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She then completed an internal medicine residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where she earned the Barbara Sloan Patient Comfort Award for most compassionate care and was the best teaching resident. Afterward, Dr. Rajbhandary completed a fellowship in rheumatology at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, ranked one of the top rheumatology programs in the nation. She also received training in pediatric rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Dr. Rajbhandary has written many articles published in major rheumatology journals, is a frequent speaker at medical conferences, and has conducted many clinical research trials. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, American College of Physicians, American Medical Associations, International Society for Clinical Densitometry, and is certified in performing rheumatological procedures under ultrasound guidance by the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists.
She has received recognition for her work, including Top Doc in Fort Worth consecutively from 2017 to 2024, Top Doc in 360 West Magazine from 2020 to 2024, and Super Doctors Rising Stars from 2020 to 2024. Dr. Rajbhandary speaks English, Nepali, Hindi, and Urdu.
To schedule an appointment, call the Rheumatology Clinic of DFW, PLLC, or book a consultation online today.
“Dr Rosy Rajbhandary is great !! She carefully listens and answers all of your questions!! She is so kind and caring !! You leave her office knowing she is doing all that she can to help you !! She is one of the Best Rheumatologists !!
Her entire staff, is also so kind and caring to everyone!!
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My goal is to provide high quality care for all patients. I treat my patients with respect and take the time to listen to their concerns. I understand that every patient experience and story is unique as rheumatologic conditions are complex and multilayered. By providing my patients with the tools they need to succeed, I help them achieve their treatment goals.
Deepan Dalal MD, MPH, RhMSUS, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and rheumatologist at RI Rheumatology, providing comprehensive rheumatology care to people in Cranston, Rhode Island, and throughout Providence County.
Dr. Dalal was born and raised in India. He began pursuing his career at TN Medical College in Mumbai, earning his Doctor of Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Dalal moved to the United States. He completed an internal medicine residency at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio and a rheumatology fellowship at Boston University Medical Center in Massachusetts. He also obtained a master’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Before entering private practice, he spent almost 7 years as a teaching faculty at Brown University, and he continues to serve as an adjunct teaching faculty at Brown University.
At RI Rheumatology, Dr. Dalal diagnoses and treats various rheumatic diseases, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. He takes a patient-centered and minimally invasive treatment approach, emphasizing healthy lifestyle changes.
Dr. Dalal loves sharing his knowledge with others. He regularly mentors medical students, residents, and fellows and contributes to scientific publications and medical journals. To stay informed and current in the ever-changing medical landscape, Dr. Dalal serves as a medical editor at Elsevier, a Dutch company that publishes scientific and medical texts.
Dr. Dalal’s commitment to the medical community hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2021, he was named the Top Doc in RI Monthly, as nominated by his peers.
Dr. Dalal enjoys exploring Providence and the surrounding areas when he isn’t meeting with patients or developing treatment plans. He’s also a novice pianist.
Dr. Dalal welcomes anyone seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain to schedule an appointment at RI Rheumatology today.
Mohammad F. Ali, MD, is double Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Comprehensive Arthritis Care in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
In practice since 2006, Dr. Ali has treated over 16000 patients in Middle Tennessee — both young and young at heart. Dr. Ali attended medical school at Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his Residency at St. Francis Medical Center affiliated with Seton Hall University in Trenton, New Jersey, and Rheumatology Fellowship at the State University of New York at Stony Brook (SUNY) in Stony Brook.
Dr. Ali is double Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He opened his independent private practice in 2006. Dr. Ali has a preemptive approach to treat arthritis and other rheumatic illnesses. He provides diagnosis and treatment for Arthritis, Gout, Lupus and other autoimmune diseases.
Dr. Ali’s certifications and associations include the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and American Board of Rheumatology, the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA), the American Medical Association (AMA), TN Rheumatology Society (TRS), the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), and the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA).
Dr. Ali enjoys hiking, biking, and hunting in his leisure time.
Advanced Arthritis and Rheumatology Center, located in Cerritos, California, is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for patients seeking treatment for rheumatic diseases. Board-certified rheumatologist Dipti Doshi, MD, and her team offer early-diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for a variety of chronic conditions and ailments of the immune system with a holistic, patient-centered approach to care.
Advanced Arthritis and Rheumatology Center understands that pain is a central characteristic of many rheumatic diseases. Dr. Doshi and her team can help patients with a wide range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, vasculitis, fibromyalgia, and much more. Their office also features the latest advancements in treatments and technology, including Heat and TENs therapy, IV infusion therapies (including Biological Therapy and IV Vitamins), musculoskeletal injections, heel dexa scan, and musculoskeletal ultrasounds.
The team at Advanced Arthritis and Rheumatology Center strives to create a relaxing and comfortable environment for their patients at every visit and while receiving ongoing care. They are not only committed to helping each patient find much-needed relief from their symptoms but also to treating the root cause of what ails them.
To make an appointment with the team, call the office or book an appointment online today.
Julio Manuel Beras Matos, MD, is a highly qualified physician and rheumatologist at Arthritis Associates in San Antonio, Texas.
He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Dr. Beras Matos attended The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic (the oldest institution of higher education in the New World- since 1538), where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree, “Cum Laude”.
He completed the Internal Medicine Residence at Danbury Hospital-affiliated to Yale University, in Connecticut. Dr. Beras Matos finished his Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA) in San Antonio.
Prior to joining Arthritis Associates, Dr. Beras Matos had been providing Rheumatology Services (outpatient care), in the city of San Antonio for many years.
He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the Texas Medical Association, and the State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists.
Dr. Beras Matos is fluent in Spanish, and also speaks French and Portuguese.
Dr. Beras Matos looks forward to welcoming all his patients with rheumatological and autoimmune diseases, and provide them with the best evidence-based, compassionate care to improve their condition(s) and quality of life.
“I am sad to see Dr. Molina retire from the practice, but I also am in hopes that he will be able to thoroughly enjoy his retirement. God bless you Dr. and his blessings be with you always.
George Ince”
Dr. Julio Beras-Matos, MD
Rheumatologist
4511 Horizon Hill Blvd
Ste 150
San Antonio, TX 78229
Kiran Farheen, MD, is a board-certified internist and rheumatologist in Katy, Texas. Dr. Farheen has been practicing for more than a decade. Dr. Farheen is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She trained under leading experts and conducted cutting edge research on ankylosing spondylitis. She also served as an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunogenetics for five years before starting her own practice.
Dr. Farheen thinks of learning as a continuous process, believing that each patient experience is unique. Her philosophy is that the physician’s role is to provide guidance and assist the patient in achieving the best results possible. As a mother, daughter, wife, and sister herself, her goal is to practice medicine effectively by drawing from her personal experiences and extend them to connect with each patient empathetically as a person, not just a condition.
As a rheumatologist, she understands that chronic diseases can impact every aspect of a person’s life, both physically and emotionally, and this is why Dr. Farheen tries to work with each patient under her care to feel their best with care tailored to their individual needs. Dr. Farheen is currently accepting new patients.
“Dr. Farheen is fantastic. She listens to her patients, works hard to find the cause of their issues and is very compassionate in her approach to healing. Very few doctors are as good as Dr. Farheen.”
I strive to provide compassionate, individualized and high quality care to my patients. I understand that Rheumatic Disease are complex and can burden our patients in all aspect of their lives. Providing sufficient time to listen and educate my patients during their visits is the core of a true patient-physician relationship. I also believe on the importance of shared decision making with my patients and establishing individualized goals of care.
Board-certified rheumatologist Ariel D. Teitel, MD, has more than 25 years of experience helping patients find relief from their symptoms and maintain optimal function despite progressive rheumatic diseases. He welcomes new and existing patients at his office near Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York City.
Dr. Teitel and the professionals at his practice take time to learn about each patient. The team places a high value on listening to each person’s concerns and truly understanding the impact of rheumatic disease on their ability to get through the day.
Each patient’s journey to wellness begins with a thorough physical exam and diagnostic testing, such as in-house ultrasound imaging. After the source of their symptoms is accurately diagnosed, patients receive the most effective treatment for limiting disease progression and maintaining function, while also minimizing side effects.
Many people seek Dr. Teitel’s expertise in all types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout. Patients also count on exceptional care for complex conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and lupus.
Dr. Teitel creates customized treatment plans that encompass lifestyle changes and today’s most advanced medications. In addition to diagnostic imaging, the team offers musculoskeletal ultrasound for therapeutic purposes.
Early treatment gives patients the best chance for limiting the complications of rheumatic diseases. To learn more about the services available at Ariel D. Teitel, MD, or to schedule an appointment, call the office or use the online booking feature.
“I recommend Dr Teitel very highly.
He is very knowledgeable, caring and takes time to listen to your concerns.
I did not feel rushed during my initial visit.
Good communication with office staff.
I got my first appointment the same day I called. ”
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