With chronically inflamed joints, daily activities you used to take for granted — buttoning a shirt, turning on a spigot, shaking or holding hands — can result in pain and frustration. Rheumatologists diagnose and treat disorders of the joints and connective tissues to help get you back to your normal routine.
Most of the general public knows about arthritis as a cause of joint pain and stiffness, but rheumatology deals with over 100 inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Dr. Ferhana Najam treats a full range of rheumatoid conditions, with a particular interest in:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis Lupus (a systemic autoimmune disorder)
Spondyloarthropathy vasculitis
Crystal arthropathy (crystal formation in the joints)
Dr. Najam, a Vanderbilt University Medical Center fellow, draws from her expertise and the latest medical advancements to help patients get back to their pastimes and responsibilities with fewer symptoms, increased mobility and improved quality of life.