Dr. Nilda Colon-rivera MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3601 N Macgregor Way Houston TX, 77004About
Dr. Nilda Colon-rivera is a rheumatologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Colon-rivera 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. Colon-rivera 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 Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1986
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Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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