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rheumatologist

American  
[roo-muh-tol-uh-jist] / ˌru məˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

  • rheumatologists
    plural
  1. a specialist in rheumatology, especially a physician who specializes in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, as arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of rheumatologist

First recorded in 1945–50; rheumatolog(y) + -ist


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She reported her vertigo to a neurologist, described her joint pain to a rheumatologist, complained of bloating to her primary-care physician.

From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026

In September, Harris’s team located a rheumatologist willing to take him—in Fort Worth, about 90 miles from his home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025

When a rheumatologist recommended that she come in for inpatient pain rehab, her parents didn’t hesitate to spend thousands of dollars out of pocket.

From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2025

Her 16-year-old daughter waited so long to see a rheumatologist she “aged out” of child services, she says.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024

As a rheumatologist, McGonagle specializes in inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024

Similarly, there is an ever-shrinking number of nonprocedural specialists such as rheumatologists, neurologists and endocrinologists.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026

This approach is considered the standard, evidence-based treatment for gout and is strongly recommended by rheumatologists.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026

Across Texas, 35% of the 208 rheumatologists in Centene’s Medicaid networks didn’t see any of the company’s Medicaid patients in 2023, a Journal analysis of state and federal insurer data shows.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025

The “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” host added that she’s consulted “every doctor under the sun,” from immunologists to rheumatologists to infectious disease doctors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024

There is currently no cure for RA; however, rheumatologists have a number of treatment options available.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

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