Dr. Christopher Scola, M.D., Rheumatologist
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Dr. Christopher Scola, M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(26)
116 Belmont St Rheumatology Worcester MA, 01605
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Dr. Christopher Scola is a rheumatologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Scola 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. Scola treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

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Dr. Christopher Scola, M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 116 Belmont St Rheumatology

116 Belmont St Rheumatology -
Worcester, MA 01605
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Rheumatology Associates

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Hartford, CT 06106
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Dr. Christopher Scola, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 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. Christopher Scola, who serves patients in Hartford, Connecticut. 

Being a board-certified rheumatologist, Dr. Scola’s areas of interest include arthritis, lupus, musculoskeletal ultrasound, rheumatoid arthritis, ultrasound-guided injection therapy, vasculitis, and viscosupplementation. He serves as the Chief of Rheumatology at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. 

Hartford Hospital is an 819-bed acute care teaching hospital that was established in 1854. The hospital campus is located on Seymour Street in Hartford, and is directly adjacent to the main campus of the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Its mission is to improve the health and healing of the people and communities they serve.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Dr. Scola went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1993. This was followed by a fellowship in rheumatology at the Boston University School of Medicine. 

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, the doctor is board-certified in 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.

Throughout his extensive 30-year career, Dr. Scola has been the recipient of several awards and recognitions, including the On-Time Doctor Award in 2018, the Patients’ Choice Award from 2015 to 2018, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition from 2014 to 2018. 

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.

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