Dr. Ronald Daniel Emkey M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1200 Broadcasting Rd Suite 200 Reading PA, 19610Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Ronald Emkey is a rheumatologist practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Emkey 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. Emkey 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
Drexel University College of Medicine
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1965
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Efficacy and safety of oral weekly ibandronate in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Improving compliance and persistence with bisphosphonate therapy for osteoporosis.
- Ibandronate dose response is associated with increases in bone mineral density and reductions in clinical fractures: results of a meta-analysis.
- Quarterly intravenous ibandronate for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Aspirin and renal disease.
- Low dose prednisone therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: a double blind study.
- Low-dose prednisone therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: effect on vitamin D metabolism.
- Aspirin and analgesic nephropathy.
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Dr. Ronald Daniel Emkey M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1200 Broadcasting Rd Suite 200
1200 Broadcasting Rd Suite 200 -Reading, PA 19610Get Direction
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- Sandra
I have never been to a more thorough doctor than Dr. Emkey. He spends quality time with me, listens to my every word. He is empathic, caring, and very knowledgeable! I recommend him highly.
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