Rheumatology

North Memorial Health Clinic – Blaine, Second Floor 4181 108th Ave. NE
Blaine, MN 55449
763-581-5954
763-581-5954
Open: Mon - Fri:
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rheumatology

When your immune system starts sending inflammation to body parts that don’t need it, you may develop a rheumatic condition, such as gout, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or ulcerative colitis. We get to the bottom of your symptoms for a diagnosis, no matter how difficult it is to diagnose, putting you at the center of your care for a plan that you can feel good about.

Call 763-581-5954 to schedule

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The North Memorial Health Advantage

  • North Memorial Health rheumatologists are certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide array of adult rheumatologic disorders. We are experienced in evaluating individuals 5 years old and above.
  • Our rheumatology service uses the latest treatments available. Treatment may involve medications, including immunosuppressants, injections or infusions, or referrals to other specialists.
  • Our rheumatologists use diagnostic criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology along with blood tests and imaging to make an accurate assessment.
  • Point of care ultrasound is used to assess joints, and we perform joint injections under ultrasound guidance if needed at the time of your appointment.
  • With an accurate diagnosis and a shared understanding of your illness, you and your rheumatologist will work together to design a treatment program aimed at managing pain, reducing inflammation and ensuring your quality of life.
  • Rheumatic diseases are sometimes complex in nature and difficult to diagnose. Your rheumatologist will gather a complete medical history and perform a physical examination, review previous pertinent investigations, and order additional laboratory tests and imaging to come to a diagnosis.

Virtual visits available

Conditions and Care Options

Learn more about your condition and how it may be treated at North Memorial Health.

List of Conditions

Crystal Arthritis (Gout and Pseudogout)

Lupus

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Vasculitis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Peripheral Spondyloarthritis

Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)

Tendinitis

Carpal Tunnel

Tarsal Tunnel

List of Services

Joint Injections under Ultrasound Guidance

Osteopathic Manipulation

Infusion for Osteoporosis

Other Rheumatological Conditions

Care Team

Our highly trained experts empower you with the knowledge and the support you need to get the healthcare you want.

Mayra Oberto-Medina, DO, FACR, CCD

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