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FAQs

We're here to help! Browse through our FAQs to find answers to common questions about Doctors or our Services . If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us.

  • What conditions do we treat?
    RA, SLE, Psoriatic arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Scleroderma, Vasculitis, Gout, Ankylosing spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Many other rheumatic conditions are less common. Please call to inquire if you have a condition that is not listed.
  • Who are the doctors at each location?
    Dr Bolad at the Tampa and Orlando-Major Blvd location. Dr Singh and Dr Sumbul-Yuksel at the Orlando-Vineland location. Dr Idrees at the Orlando-Major Blvd location. Dr Kumar at the Tampa location.
  • What insurances do we accept?
    You can find the list in the Insurance Section on the website.
  • What is the minimum age we see patients?
    We treat adult rheumatology patients starting at age 16-18. Please call to find out the minimum age each of our physicians accepts.
  • When is the earliest available appointment we can see a new patient?
    All providers are accepting new patients. Dr Idrees and Dr Sumbul-Yuksel who recently joined our practice are available to see New Patient Consultations within 1 week.
  • Do we provide infusion treatments in the clinic?
    Yes we provide all treatments for our infusible medications at the Orlando-Major Blvd location. Powered by Benfusion our team are very proficient in getting the treatment authorization through the insurance carrier in a very reasonable turnaround time so our patients do not experience any delay in starting their treatment.
  • Do we treat back arthritis?
    Yes. Upper and lower back arthritis are treated in our clinic. In younger individuals, back pain might signal a more serious problem of inflammation of the spine rather than just simple chronic back pain. These conditions are called Spondyloarthropathies, need immediate diagnosis or treatment, otherwise they can lead to long-term fusion of the spine.
  • Do we treat knee arthritis?
    Yes. We treat knee osteoarthritis. All treatment modalities including appropriate therapy, prescriptions medications, Hyaluronic acid cartilage injections and when indicated drainage and cortisone injections are provided under ultrasound guidance for better accuracy of completing the procedure and much less pain for the patient.
  • Do we treat Fibromyalgia?
    We treat fibromyalgia when it is secondary to a rheumatic condition. All patients with fibromyalgia are accepted for initial evaluation of any underlying rheumatic condition such as connective tissue disease, Lyme disease, or systemic lupus. If a patient is diagnosed with Primary fibromyalgia without any other underlying condition, we then give recommendations and start them on treatment until they are able to establish care with pain-management.
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