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Dr. James E Dowd MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
10484 Citation Dr Suite 100 Brighton MI, 48116About
Dr. James Dowd is a rheumatologist practicing in Brighton, MI. Dr. Dowd 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. Dowd 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
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1987
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Crohn's Disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Anita H Kirsch MD8001 Challis Rd Brighton MI 48116
- Sosa V Kocheril MB, BS8001 Challis Road Brighton MI 48116
- Dr. Patricia Claudia Cagnoli M.D.8001 Challis Rd Brighton MI 48116
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ONE WILLIAM CARLS DRIVE COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MI 48382