Arthritis

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes stiffness and pain. It often gets worse as a person gets older.

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Rheumatology

The Division of Rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston offers comprehensive evaluation, consultation and management of arthritis and rheumatic disease.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Program

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston has special expertise in diagnosing and treating the range of common and more complex cases of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Doctors + Care Team

Timothy E. McAlindon, MD, MPH
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Timothy E. McAlindon, MD, MPH

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Title(s): Chief, Division of Rheumatology; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5990
Fax #: 617-636-2388

Osteoarthritis, general rheumatology, lupus

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William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR
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William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR

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Title(s): Clinical Director, Rheumatology; Rheumatologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5990
Fax #: 617-636-2388

Osteoarthritis, general rheumatology, musculoskeletal ultrasound

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Robert A. Kalish, MD
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Robert A. Kalish, MD

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Title(s): Director, Rheumatology Education; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5990
Fax #: 617-636-2388

General rheumatology, Lyme disease

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Sreelakshmi Panginikkod, MD
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Sreelakshmi Panginikkod, MD

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Title(s): Rheumatologist, Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5990
Fax #: 617-636-2388

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Musculoskeletal ultrasound, Joint injections, Lupus, Vasculitis, Myositis, Sjogren's syndrome, Sarcoidosis, IgG4-RD

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Steven C. Vlad, MD, PhD
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Steven C. Vlad, MD, PhD

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Title(s): Rheumatologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5990
Fax #: 617-636-2388

General rheumatology, spondyloarthropathies, psoriatic arthritis and anklylosing spondylitis

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Research + Clinical Trials

Neurobiological Mechanisms of Mind-body Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

This study aims to provide crucial knowledge about the neurobiological mechanisms underlying mind-body therapy for knee osteoarthritis (OA). We will investigate the central mechanism of knee OA pain using brain imaging technology to evaluate how brain function and structure change in response to mind-body exercise over time.

Participants will be randomized to either a Tai Chi or Wellness Education class and asked to come to Tufts Medical Center twice a week for 12 weeks, along with a baseline and follow-up visit (26 study visits). The findings will lead to the establishment of a new treatment paradigm in OA and have broad application to the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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