Getting the Best Care for Your RA
Seeing a Rheumatologist: Your Best Bet for RA Care
If you or your primary care physician thinks that you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you should see a physician who is an arthritis expert, called a rheumatologist, as soon as you can. A rheumatologist is best qualified to perform the necessary tests to properly diagnosis RA. And the sooner you and your doctor find the treatment plan that is right for you, the better your chances may be for slowing or preventing further permanent joint damage .