We are proud to annouce that Andrew D. Ruthberg, MD, joins Rush University Medical Center and is named director of the Rush Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic.

Rheumatologists at Rush provide treatment for arthritis, Lyme disease, lupus and other rheumatic diseases. The section also supports a center for the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, a clinic specially designed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis clinic and lupus. Our goal is to offer high-quality, patient-focused specialty services that increase our patients’ quality of life by moderating the disease process.

We recognize the special challenges faced by our patients, especially those facing limitation of movement. For that reason, we designed our office space with a “patient-first” philosophy: We have a full laboratory, x-ray and bone denisty facilities and an infusion therapy center within our suite. Think of it as “one-stop shopping” for your treatment convenience.

• Consultative care for patients with complex autoimmune connective tissue diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
• Primary management of musculoskeletal disorders, such as osteoarthritis, bursitis and tendonitis
• Evaluation and treatment for osteoporosis
• A wide range of infusion therapies
• On-site x-ray and bone mineral density testing

In addition to providing comprehensive and compassionate patient care, section faculty members are involved in a number of research projects searching for the causes of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.

The Section of Rheumatology also offers outstanding training in both the clinical research aspects of rheumatic diseases.

To learn more about the practice of rheumatology see What is a Rheumatologist? on the American College of Rheumatology Web site.

Joel A. Block, MD, is director of the Section of Rheumatology at Rush. The rheumatology faculty at Rush includes physicians who have been listed amoung Chicago's and Americas best by Castle Connoly Ltd.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruthberg or any of his colleagues, please call (312) 563-2800.

Sarah Everakes, MD

Paul B. Glickman, MD

Charlotte A. Harris, MD

Meenakshi Jolly, MD

Lawrence Layfer, MD

Augustine Manadan, MD

Andrew Ruthberg, MD

Winston Sequeira, MD

Najia Shakoor, MD