What is a Rheumatologist? Interview with Dr. Balderia (Part 1 of 3)

Cheryl interviews rheumatologist Dr. Percy Balderia* to discover:

1) What is a rheumatologist?
2) What kinds of patients do rheumatologists see?
3) Why did Dr. Balderia become a rheumatologist?
4) What is a day in the life of a rheumatologist like?

This is part one of a three part interview. Part two is available here and part three is available here.

*Dr. Percy Balderia is a rheumatologist who sees patients at The Polyclinic Madison Center and The Polyclinic Downtown in Seattle, Washington. He has a special interest in rheumatoid arthritis. He trained at the University of Washington and was awarded The Arthritis Foundation fellowship.

Medical disclaimer: please see the text at the end of the video for the full medical disclaimer. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for advice from your medical provider.

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Rheumatologist Dr. Balderia shared some great advice for patients in his interview with Cheryl – link in profile! “You have to find that provider whom you feel comfortable with, someone you can trust. “(Also) be prepared for an appointment. Have a goal for what you want to gain from that particular appointment.” What advice do you have for other patients who are managing rheumatology conditions? #arthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune #rheumatoiddisease #arthritiswarrior #chronicillness #chroniclife #chronicillnesswarrior #ChronicPain #jra #jia #spoonie #spooniewarrior #doctor #healthcare #patient #provider #medical #rheumatology #rheumatoidarthritisawareness #rheumatologist

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