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Did you know that HealthEast offers rheumatology care at its Maplewood Clinic? Rheumatology is the medical science of treating diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and tendons. Doctors who specialize in rheumatology (rheumatologists) treat conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and lupus. These conditions can cause inflammation, pain and swelling.

HealthEast Rheumatology Care with Dr. Ali Sajjad offers care for patients with:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Other related inflammatory conditions

Dr. Sajjad also manages soft tissue rheumatologic conditions such as:

Bursitis
Tendonitis
Nerve entrapment conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome

Find out about more rheumatic disease and conditions on the American College of Rheumatology web site.

About Dr. Sajjad

Board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, Dr. Sajjad is an experienced physician with more than 14 years of patient care experience in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In addition to clinical work, he teaches at the department of rheumatology at VA Medical Center Minneapolis.

Dr. Sajjad has special expertise in ultrasound guided injections. These innovative injection techniques are effective in relieving pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, smaller inflamed joints, wrist and ankle arthritis and inflammation at the base of the thumb, among others. The injections are performed onsite at the Maplewood clinic.

Dr. Sajjad also has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of shoulder and hip area pain.

Location

Rheumatology services are available at HealthEast Maplewood Clinic. To make an appointment, call
651-232-7800.

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