Overview
Care starts by separating osteoarthritis from inflammatory types such as rheumatoid arthritis, because treatment differs. Osteoarthritis emphasizes strengthening, weight management and pain control; inflammatory arthritis needs disease-modifying medication started early.
Common symptoms
- • Joint stiffness, often in the morning
- • Swelling or warmth
- • Reduced range of motion
- • Symmetric joint pain in inflammatory types
When to seek care
- • Morning stiffness lasting over an hour
- • Swelling in several joints
- • Joint pain with fever or rash
Specialists who treat arthritis
Providers accepting patients
See allDr. George Jose Hernandez
VerifiedRheumatology
Cape Coral, FL
Dr. Bianca Priscila Howard
Rheumatology
Doral, FL
Dr. Dr. Azarel Abinader
VerifiedRheumatology
Miami, FL
Dr. Ryan Christopher Zapata
Rheumatology
Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Fernanda Ortiz
Rheumatology
Tamarac, FL
Dr. Mario Quintana
VerifiedRheumatology
St. Petersburg, FL
Dr. Zachary Nicholas Garcia
Rheumatology
Tamarac, FL
Dr. Mauricio Nguyen
Rheumatology
Port St. Lucie, FL
Frequently asked questions
- Which specialist should I see?
- A rheumatologist for suspected inflammatory arthritis; an orthopedic specialist or physical therapist for wear-related joint arthritis.
This page is general health education, not medical advice, and does not create a patient relationship. Talk with a licensed clinician about your situation. In an emergency, call 911.