Dr. Asif Cochinwala M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1740 W 27th St Suite 201 Houston TX, 77008About
Dr. Asif Cochinwala is a rheumatologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Cochinwala 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. Cochinwala 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
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1987
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1989
Baylor College of Medicine
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
- Evaluation of the Long Term Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Two Dosing Regimens of Olokizumab (OKZ), in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Who Previously Completed 24 Weeks of Blinded Treatment in One of the Core Studies - CREDO 1, 2 or 3.
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Two Dosing Regimens of Olokizumab (OKZ), Compared to Placebo, in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Who Are Taking an Existing Medication Called a Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitor But Have Active Disease
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Two Dosing Regimens of Olokizumab (OKZ), Compared to Placebo and Adalimumab, in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Who Are Taking Methotrexate But Have Active Disease
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Lupus
- Pain
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