Dr. Kenneth John Scalapino M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd P3med Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Kenneth Scalapino is a rheumatologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Scalapino 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. Scalapino treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1999
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1999
University of Alabama School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.
- Rapid adhesion to collagen isolates murine keratinocytes with limited long-term repopulating ability in vivo despite high clonogenicity in vitro.
- Case of anakinra as a steroid-sparing agent for gout inflammation.
- Paraneoplastic and cancer treatment-related rheumatic disorders.
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
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