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What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon Raynaud’s phenomenon is a result of deficient blood flow in the extremities, in particular the fingers and the toes. It is a condition named after the physician who first described it, Dr. Maurice Raynaud in France. This condition classically occurs after exposure to the [...]

Why a Rheumatologist? Why a Rheumatologist? Of the more than 25 years that I have practiced medicine as a Rheumatologist, I have been asked many times “what is a Rheumatologist?”. When I give the explanation that “he/she is a specialist in arthritis and autoimmune diseases”, the question that is often asked is [...]