Dr. Barbara Young Bode MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3601 S 6th Ave Savahcc Tucson AZ, 85723About
Dr. Barbara Bode is a rheumatologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Bode 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. Bode 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
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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