Rheumatology Division
Rheumatology
At Shore Physicians Group, our team of board-certified rheumatologists is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care to patients and their families across Atlantic and Cape May counties and beyond. Rheumatologists are specialists in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons, which can cause pain, stiffness, and, in some cases, joint deformity. In addition, our rheumatologists are trained to manage systemic autoimmune diseases. We treat a range of conditions, including rheumatism, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis.
Why choose us:
We understand that living with rheumatic conditions can be challenging for both patients and their families. At Shore Physicians Group, we are here to provide the support, guidance, and personalized care you need. Our compassionate team is committed to helping you manage your condition and improve your quality of life, offering expert care every step of the way to ensure you feel supported throughout your treatment journey.
For an appointment, call 609.365.6212.
Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Reactive Arthritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
- Sjögren’s Syndrome
- Vasculitis (e.g., Giant Cell Arteritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis)
- Behçet's Disease
Connective Tissue Disorders
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
Muscle and Soft Tissue Disorders
- Polymyositis
- Dermatomyositis
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Crystal-Induced Arthropathies
- Gout
- Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD, also known as Pseudogout)
Degenerative and Mechanical Disorders
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Bone Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Paget's Disease of Bone
- Osteopenia
Other Rheumatological Conditions
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Relapsing Polychondritis
- IgG4-Related Disease
- Adult-Onset Still’s Disease
- Spondyloarthritis (SpA)
- Aetna / US Healthcare - non HMO
- Aetna / US Healthcare HMO
- Aetna Better Health-NJ Medicaid
- Aetna Senior Supplemental Insurance
- Allied Benefit Systems
- AmeriHealth
- AmeriHealth Administrators
- Amerigroup
- BCBS-NJ Horizon
- Braven Health
- CHC National
- Champus Tricare For Life
- Champva
- Cigna
- Cigna Supplemental Insurance
- Cigna-Healthspring
- Clover Health
- Connecticare
- Fidelis Care
- GEHA
- GHI PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Health Net of NE
- Horizon NJ Health
- Humana
- Medica
- Medicaid-NJ
- Medicare PIN
- Meritain Health
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha
- Oxford
- PHCS
- Qualcare, Inc
- Railroad Medicare-Palmetto
- Redirect Health
- Selman and Company
- Tricare East
- USFHP
- United American Ins
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- United Healthcare Student Resources
- United Medical Resources
- Veterans Affairs CCN - Optum
- Veterans Affairs-Federal
- Web TPA
- Wellcare
- Wellcare - Medicaid
OFFICE INFORMATION:
Address:
401 Bethel Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Phone: 609-365-6212
Fax: 609-926-0348
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