Sherry E. Shuman, MD, Rheumatologist
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Sherry E. Shuman, MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(19)
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 14a Saint Louis MO, 63110
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4/5

About

Dr. Sherry Shuman is a rheumatologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Shuman specializes in the treatment of systematic autoimmune conditions and musculoskeletal diseases .Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Shuman treats diseases like Systemic lupus erythematosis and Rheumatoid arthritis that have exciting new powerful treatments that require expertise in their usage

Education and Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Psoriasis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • Pain

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Rheumatology  

Sherry E. Shuman, MD's Practice location

Practice At 4921 Parkview Pl Suite 14a

4921 Parkview Pl Suite 14a -
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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New patients: 314-454-8778
Fax: 314-454-5298

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shuman


4.0

Based on 19 reviews

Sherry E. Shuman, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Sherry E. Shuman, who serves patients in St. Louis, Missouri.

Being a respected, fellowship-trained rheumatologist, Dr. Shuman is a member of BJC Medical Group’s Central Medical Group in St. Louis, Missouri. She focuses her practice on adults with rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, osteoporosis, arthritis, and vasculitis.

A part of BJC HealthCare, the providers of BJC Medical Group’s Central Medical Group practice are leaders in their fields of rheumatology and internal medicine. They strive to make medical care as convenient as possible for patients, with same-day appointments and onsite X-rays, mammograms, and access to specialists. This practice has a strong reputation in the community, serving many lifelong patients. They are focused on developing long-term patient relationships and empowering patients to take charge of their health through compassionate care and cutting-edge medicine.

With an unwavering commitment to her field, Dr. Shuman is board-certified in both internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after she earned her medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982. She then went on to serve her internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, followed by her fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis. There are more than 200 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, and tendinitis.

In honor of her clinical expertise in the field of rheumatology, Dr. Shuman is the recipient of several awards and certifications, including Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2011, 2012), Patients’ Choice Award (2010, 2011, 2012, 2018), and Top 10 Doctor - Neighborhood (2014).

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