Rheumatology Conditions We Treat in Collegeville, PA
Dr. Abdelbaki diagnoses and manages the full range of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions — including many complex and hard-to-diagnose diseases.
Rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune disease causing inflammation, pain, and swelling in the joints, often in the hands and feet symmetrically.
Psoriatic arthritis
Joint inflammation linked to psoriasis, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling — sometimes alongside skin or nail changes.
Ankylosing spondylitis / axial SpA
Inflammatory arthritis of the spine and sacroiliac joints, causing back pain and stiffness, often worse in the morning.
Systemic lupus erythematosus
A chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood, and other organs.
Sjögren's disease
An autoimmune condition that reduces moisture in the glands, commonly causing dry eyes and dry mouth, and sometimes joint pain and fatigue.
Gout & crystal arthritis
Sudden, severe joint pain caused by crystal buildup such as uric acid — classically starting in the big toe.
Osteoarthritis
The most common "wear-and-tear" joint disease, where cartilage gradually breaks down, leading to pain and stiffness.
Osteoporosis
Weakening of the bones that raises the risk of fractures — often silent until a break occurs.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulders, neck, and hips, usually in adults over 50.
Giant cell arteritis
Inflammation of blood vessels, often near the temples, that can cause headaches and vision changes and needs prompt treatment.
Vasculitis
A group of diseases involving inflammation of blood vessels, which can affect the skin, nerves, and internal organs.
Myositis / inflammatory muscle disease
Autoimmune inflammation of the muscles, causing weakness and sometimes rash or difficulty swallowing.
Systemic sclerosis / scleroderma
An autoimmune disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and can involve internal organs.
Mixed connective-tissue disease
An overlap condition with combined features of lupus, scleroderma, and myositis.
Undifferentiated connective-tissue disease
Autoimmune features that don't yet fit a single defined diagnosis, requiring careful monitoring over time.
Raynaud's phenomenon
Episodes where the fingers or toes change color and feel numb or cold in response to cold temperatures or stress.
Sarcoidosis
An inflammatory disease that forms small clusters of cells (granulomas), most often in the lungs, lymph nodes, and skin.
Other autoimmune & inflammatory disease
Atlas also evaluates and manages a wide range of additional rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.
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