Dr. Brenda Spriggs, UCSF, MD, FACP, FACR, MPH, MBA
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
444 Bruce St Yreka CA, 96097About
Dr. Brenda Spriggs is a rheumatologist practicing in Yreka, CA. Dr. Spriggs specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Spriggs treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Professional Society Memberships
- Fellow of American College of Health Care Executives, Fellow of American College of Physicians.
What do you attribute your success to?
- She attributes her success to her passion for rheumatology, and all its sub-specialties.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Lecturer for the Arthritis Foundation and the Bay Area Lupus Foundation. Dr. Spriggs served as a Citizen Ambassador for the Gore/Mbeki prototype delegation of the People to People Program in South Africa.
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