Rheumatology & Infusion Services
Central Minnesota Arthritis Treatment
Having aches and pains isn’t something that you “just have to live with.” We can help with rheumatic conditions (autoimmune diseases), which cause your body’s immune system to malfunction and start attacking healthy parts of the body. You may be familiar with common rheumatic conditions such as gout, lupus and arthritis.
Our board-certified rheumatologists provide specialized care to adults dealing with these conditions. They will work closely with your primary care provider to help you control and manage pain.
CentraCare Rheumatology is a service of St. Cloud Hospital
Why Choose Us?
- Specialists in rheumatology (arthritis and autoimmune diseases)
- Compassionate, skilled, caring physicians
- Convenience - avoid the big city travel!
- Online access to your medical record through MyChart
Types of Conditions We Treat
- Rheumatoid arthritis: autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.
- Bursitis, tendinitis and other and other soft tissue rheumatic syndromes: inflammation or irritation of a tendon.
- Psoriatic arthritis: a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis.
- Scleroderma: rare, progressive diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.
- Polymyalgia rheumatica: an inflammatory disorder that causes widespread muscle aching and stiffness.
- Myositis: inflammation of your skeletal muscles.
- Lupus: chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs.
- Gout: a form of arthritis that's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints.
- Sjogren’s Syndrome: autoimmune disease in which a person’s white blood cells attack their moisture-producing glands.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis: chronic inflammatory disease that primarily causes pain and inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae of your spine and the joints between your spine and pelvis.
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon: a condition in which cold temperatures or strong emotions cause blood vessel spasms that block blood flow to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose.
- Polyarteritis Nodosa: a serious blood vessel disease in which small and medium-sized arteries become swollen and damaged.
- ANCA-associated vasculitis: uncommon disorder that causes inflammation of your blood vessels.
Treatments
Most people manage their arthritis through a variety of non-surgical methods: proper medication, exercise, physical and occupational therapy, rest, joint protection and alternative therapies.
Common treatments offered:
- Medication therapy (including IV infusions) for autoimmune conditions, including Rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus
- Joint and bursal injections
Appointment Scheduling
The initial physician consultation requires a referral from your primary health care provider. Appointments must be scheduled in advance with an initial referral from your primary care provider. If interpreting services are needed, please let us know when you schedule your appointment. You will need to bring your insurance information with you for each visit. Charges for services can be paid by insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, private insurance) or by the individual. Most insurances are accepted.
