Dr. Paula Marchetta MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
40 Park Ave New York NY, 10016About
Dr. Paula Marchetta is a rheumatologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Marchetta 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. Marchetta 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
New York University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1986
Provider Details
Awards
- 2009-2012 New York Super Doctors
Treatments
- Dermatomyositis, Gout, Osteoarthritis And More
- Psoriasis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
Fellowships
- NYU Medical Center (Rheumatology), Clinical Fellowships 1987
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