Rheumatology
The PAMF Department of Rheumatology provides a full range of clinical services, focusing on care for chronic, crippling illnesses. Under the broad heading of rheumatology are nearly 120 different diseases that can affect the joints, muscles and bones - different forms of arthritis, autoimmune conditions, osteoporosis and other types of chronic or crippling swelling and pain.
Palo Alto Clinic
795 El Camino Real
Level 2, Lee Building
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Department Phone: 650-853-2972
Main phone: 650-321-4121
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Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fremont Center
3200 Kearney Street
Level 2, Building 2
Fremont, CA 94538
Main phone: 510-490-1222
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Office hours: Call for an appointment. Dr. Bobrove see patients on Wednesday in Fremont
Diagnosis can be difficult. Sometimes patients who appear to have acute arthritis turn out to have a viral infection or an allergic reaction to medication. Once diagnosis is made, individualized lifestyle guidelines are developed to augment medical treatment. Appropriate rehabilitation also is an important factor in healing for rheumatology patients.
The department is staffed by three board-certified rheumatologists: Arthur Bobrove, M.D., Christine Thorburn, M.D., and David Fischer, M.D. The staff counsels patients on proper exercise, weight management, nutrition, stress management and rest. The physicians also present annual community lectures explaining recent developments in rheumatology.
"Our goal is to improve quality of life and create cognitive behavioral regimens that teach people how to cope, relax and improve the way they go about their normal activities," Dr. Arthur Bobrove said. Rheumatologists Bobrove and David Fischer are involved in clinical research to help find the cause and treatment for rheumatoid diseases.
Last reviewed: January 2008
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"We are particularly excited about recent developments in injection therapy, especially for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and some new medications. Every once in a while there is a dramatic advance, triggering new hope. We’ve seen that in the last three to five years. I am finally seeing advances that really make a difference in people's lives and allow them to function again. We consider this the golden age of rheumatology." Dr. Arthur Bobrove
"We are particularly excited about recent developments in injection therapy, especially for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and some new medications. Every once in a while there is a dramatic advance, triggering new hope. We’ve seen that in the last three to five years. I am finally seeing advances that really make a difference in people's lives and allow them to function again. We consider this the golden age of rheumatology." Dr. Arthur Bobrove