San Diego Arthritis Clinic Network
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The The Arthritis Foundation has been serving San Diegans since 1963 and collaborating with other agencies operating clinic facilities to provide quality specialized arthritis health care since 1998. The clinic network’s board-certified rheumatologists, and the rheumatology fellows they supervise, are associated with renowned institutions, such as University of California, San Diego and Scripps Health Care. Physicians and rheumatology fellows have, at minimum, a basic knowledge of Spanish that allows them to communicate with clients in Spanish to perform in-depth physical examinations, and take medical histories without adding additional burden to sick clients who may not speak English. Clients attending clinic sessions at any of the four current locations also have access to a translator if he or she needs clarification of the physician’s orders and use of the prescribed medications.
Medical Services Provided · Initial Diagnostic Visit · Follow-up Visits · Medication · X-Rays and Lab Tests Diagnostic Visit / Follow-Up Appointments at No Cost/Sliding Scale Patient will receive initial diagnostic visit and a maximum of 6 follow up appointments per year. Additional follow-up appointments will be reviewed by attending rheumatologist and AF clinic manager on a case by case basis. Presently, only Logan requires sliding scale fee for specialized visit.
Appointments at Arthritis Clinic Network locations Given the limited resources of the San Diego Chapter’s Arthritis Clinic all new patients are required to be evaluated first by their respective primary care physician. An appointment to the Arthritis Clinic Network will only be scheduled upon a referral from the primary care doctor. Outside referrals from other physicians will be considered on a case by case basis. No self-referrals will be accepted.
For more information please contact Yolanda Salcido at (858) 492-1090 ext 120 or email ysalcido@arthritis.org
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