Rheumatology

Our board-certified rheumatologists treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases and musculoskeletal pain disorders. There are more than 100 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis and tendonitis. Our physicians work closely with patients to identify the problem and design individualized treatment programs.

Rheumatology Team:

Cheryl Augspurger, RN, CDE
Alfonso Bello, MD
Carolyn Carter, RN

 

Contact Us

If you would like to schedule an appointment,
please call 1-800-842-1002.

Nutrition and Wellness Center
Medical Center Outpatient Care Center, 1C
1801 West taylor Street (MC 531)
Chicago, Illinois 60612


Our Services

The Nutrition and Wellness Center offers quality care in the following areas.

Antithrombosis

Bone Health

Diabetes

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Rheumatology

Sleep Disorders Clinic

Smoking Cessation

Weight Management

 

 

 

 

 

NEWS
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A unique procedure being offered at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago may become the benchmark to guide physicians in determining a patient's risk for colon cancer.

Using magnification endoscopy, doctors can see microscopic lesions of the colon not visible during a standard colonoscopy. The lesions may be an important biomarker for the development of colon cancer several years before polyps appear.

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