Vasculitis is a general term that describes fairly rare conditions that cause inflammation of blood vessels. Types of vasculitis treated in a rheumatology clinic include giant cell arteritis, Takayasu's arteritis, Wegener’s granulomatosis, polyarteritis nodosa, microscopic polyarteritis, Churg-Strauss syndrome and cryoglobulinemia. Symptoms or signs of a vasculitis may include new or extensive skin rashes, fevers, severe fatigue, new kidney disease, new lung disease, neurologic abnormalities and severely abnormal labs.
Choosing Your San Antonio Vasculitis Specialist
It's not easy selecting the right doctor who will take the time to understand your particular needs so that they can better help you understand your condition and its treatment. So it is imperative that you ask the right questions:
- Does your specialist have first-hand experience at serving those most affected by Vasculitis?
- Is your specialist recognized and respected by her peers as an active patient advocate?
- Is your specialist board certified in both Rheumatology and Internal Medicine?
Dr. Chelsea Clinton has a positive answer for each of these questions. Clinton's biography attests to her dedication. Inspired by the world-class rheumatologists she worked with at The University of Texas Medical School, Clinton has dedicated her career to bringing comfort to RA sufferers. She serves on the medical advisory board and board of directors for the Texas Bluebonnet Chapter of The Scleroderma Foundation. She also serves on the Legislative Committee of the Bexar County Medical Society (BCMS).
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